ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
Under general supervision, this position provides assistance with maintenance and construction duties and plant operation associated with Council’s water and wastewater reticulation systems. This position also undertakes trades assistant duties as required in order to ensure the continuous and effective supply of water and a safe, effective sewer system for the community.
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent – 76 hours per fortnight
Award: Level BW1 to BW2 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C) Award – State 2017
Salary Range:$2,282.50 to $2,470.50 gross per fortnight
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- General knowledge in plumbing and pipe laying construction and maintenance activities and the operation and maintenance of water supply and sewerage systems.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
- Demonstrated ability to safely and competently operate a variety of handheld tools and equipment, including basic welding and mechanical skills.
- Ability to work effectively under general supervision either individually or as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills, effective time management and the ability to determine work priorities within a team environment.
- Sound verbal and written communication skills.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
- General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “Blue/White Card”.
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘MR’ Class Driver Licence.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
- 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 Council's P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
BENEFITS
Council offers a range of benefits that include:
- Fortnightly RDO
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- 12% Superannuation
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Employee Assistance 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 further information, please view the Position Description.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
HOW TO APPLY
To submit an application for this position please upload your cover letter detailing how you meet the position requirements by clicking on the 'Apply Here' below.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Sunday, 14 June 2026.
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