Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Water
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)
Salary Range: $67,622 per annum + super
Location: Townsville
Application Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026
Townsville City Council is dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective water services to the community, while protecting this vital resource for future generations.
You will support the Water Team by coordinating site access, permits and safety requirements, ensuring water operations and maintenance activities are delivered safely and efficiently.
Playing a key part in major planned and reactive maintenance, you’ll help minimise downtime, reduce costs and ensure the ongoing performance of critical water assets.
Working within Bulk Water Treatment, you’ll focus on flushing reticulation mains, monitoring water quality through chlorine residual testing, and responding to water quality issues across the network.
This role is required to participate in the on‑call roster (every 6 weeks, minimum) and overtime arrangements as required, to resolve out of hours operational issues or emergency works including disaster management.
Qualifications And Experience
Mandatory
- Current “C” class driver’s licence.
- Current “MR” class driver’s licence (or ability to obtain within 6 months of appointment).
- Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
- Ability to work as part of a team of employees to ensure that interruptions to water supply to Council customers is averted or rectified quickly and efficiently.
- Strong community and customer relations skills.
- Strong work ethic.
Desirable
- Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-discrimination and privacy obligations, and QLD Local Government Act.
- Traffic Management Implementation course accredited.
- Successfully completed asbestos awareness training and have suitable experience in removal of asbestos piping.
- Dogman or Crane Chaser certification.
- Forklift certification.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Contact Person: Troy
Contact Email: thc@townsville.qld.gov.au (for position enquiries only)
Attachments
- Reticulation MW_PD.pdf
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Reticulation Maintenance Worker employer: Townsville City Council
Townsville City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance and community impact. With generous benefits such as 5 weeks annual leave, extensive professional development opportunities, and a commitment to inclusivity, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to vital infrastructure projects in the vibrant Townsville area.
