Location
Bowen
Salary
$76,014 - $83,588 per annum (qualified wage)
Contract type
Permanent / Full Time
The Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville. The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.
The Role
Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Water and Wastewater Network Operations Worker (Licensed Plumber) to join our Network Operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of capital projects while helping maintain the critical water and sewerage infrastructure that supports our growing region.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Assisting with the construction, maintenance and repair of water and sewerage infrastructure.
- Undertaking installation, maintenance and fault repairs on water, wastewater and sewerage assets.
- Inspecting mains and service connections to ensure the safe, reliable and economical delivery of services.
- Assisting with the installation of new water and sewerage infrastructure projects.
- Maintaining amenities and associated plumbing infrastructure across the region.
- Responding to emergency callouts and participating in a rostered on-call arrangement.
- Delivering high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally and in accordance with Council standards and procedures.
Essential
- Class C ‘Manual’ drivers licence
- Licenced Plumber & Drainer
Desirable
- Confined Space certification
- Working at Heights certification
- Trenching and shoring certification
- Poly Welding Certification
Applications close: 04-Dec-2026 11:30 pm
Applications are encouraged early, as this vacancy will remain open until filled.
Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace.
Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.
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