INF-128 Plumbing Team Leader

Applications closing on 16 September 2025, 11:59 PM

Reference number

INF-128

Job Type

Full Time

Package

$90,418 - $95,198 gross per annum

Please read all information carefully before applying.

The Plumbing Team Leader is responsible for the day to day supervision and co-ordination of Reticulation staff, resources and activities.

The objectives of this position are:

• Ensuring that all Reticulation works are executed in a safe efficient manner and delivered in accordance with Councils standards.
• Supervise the maintenance, operation and construction of Council's water and sewerage reticulation networks to ensure a continuous, safe and effective supply of water and a safe and effective sewer system for the community.

The achievement of these objectives will be measured through the efficient and economical utilisation of plant, labour and materials, with strong emphasis on compliance with Councils Safety Management System.

Employment Status: Full Time Permanent

Award: Level 4 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: $90,418 - $95,198 gross per annum.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive plumbing and pipe laying skills.
• Detailed understanding of the performance, switching and operations of water and wastewater reticulation networks, including flow and pressure interactions.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance, environmental and risk management systems.
• Proven people management skills and experience.
• Substantial written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.
• Good time management, planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to successfully impart knowledge and instructions to subordinate staff.
• Sound computer skills including experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, specifically Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Proven ability to understand and implement procedures and directions.
• Thorough knowledge and commitment to safe working practices, with the ability to identify, resolve and report workplace health and safety issues appropriately.
• Extensive experience in trench operation and safety.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) "Blue/White Card".
• Trade Certificate Plumber (or similar).

| Essential Licences |

• Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland 'C' Class Driver Licence.
• Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland Plumber's Licence.

• This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and operating a computer and telephone.
• This position is required to carry out manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying, standing for long periods, physical labour.
• This position requires the incumbent to undertake periodic field work exposed to inclement weather.
• This position is required to travel in order to undertake inspections etc.
• This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
• This position may be required to work outside of Charters Towers in a camp environment.
• This position will require the ability to participate in an on-call roster.
• This position may be required to perform higher duties, i.e. Reticulation Coordinator, when required for relief purposes.
• Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases.
• In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call or email.

11:59pm Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.