Water Officer/Plumber at Simmonds

17 hours ago


Quilpie Queensland, Australia Simmonds & Bristow Pty Ltd Full time $72,000 - $96,000 per year

Simmonds & Bristow help people make good clean water throughout Australia, with special emphasis on looking after small and remote communities, from mines, industry and resorts to rural towns and indigenous communities.

We are seeking multiple experienced Water Officer/Plumberto join our Relief Services Team on an ongoing basis for fixed-term contracts across Queensland and New South Wales. Remuneration will be based on experience.

This is an opportunity for anyone with Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant  and Network Operations experience to see our great country, meet new people and gain experience with diverse plant operations.

To be successful in this role:

  • Certificate III Plumbing
  • 2+ years post apprenticeship experience
  • Current Queensland class 'C' Driver Licence.
  • Must be self-motivated and able work un-supervised.
  • Honest and trustworthy & take pride in your work.
  • Gas licenses experience a bonus but not required.

General daily duties may include:

  • Study and analyse blueprints and floor plans to understand the plumbing system and water supply system layout.
  • Navigate the assembly and installation of pipes and tubes without interfering with existing infrastructure.
  • Measure, cut, and bend pipe material, and assemble valves, tubes, and water system appliances
  • Repair, replace, troubleshoot, install, and maintain:

    o Heating and ventilation systems;

    o Sanitary plumbing (sewer and waste disposal) as well as plumbing within the water treatment plant;

    o Drainage;

    o Water reticulation;

    o Pipe installations; and

    o Ductwork.
  • Report all hazards/incidents/near misses.
  • Be responsible for the safe and legal operation of equipment and the wearing of safety PPE supplied.
  • Travel may be required.
  • Maintain Current knowledge of Australian Standards and State regulations affecting plumbing work.
  • Any other task lawfully directed by your manager, the Managing Director or their delegates.

What's on offer:

  • $45-$48/hour (base on experience)
  • plus, Super 12 % (to be adjusted as per the super regulation)
  • Plus, Penalty rate applies to any Overtime and call outs on general work.
  • Plus, Annual leave and entitlement accrued paid at the end of contract.
  • Plus, Travel and accommodation expenses and meal allowance paid by the company .
  • Plus, Vehicle supplied by company, depending on the location.
  • Opportunity to work on ongoing contracts, experience and travel to different sites and locations all around Australia.
  • Join a small, well-structured and Australian owned full-service firm with over 50 years of service.

Open position to cover:

  • x2- Quilpie, QLD (Water Office/Plumber)

Start Date: Immediate Start - 3 months contract with possibility of extension

If you feel that you tick the boxes, we would like to hear from you.

A Resume must be attached and Cover Letter to address the required skills and experience would be preferred.

For a discussion about the position, please contact Lorena Ortiz on or submit your Resume now by email to or



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