Building a Better Community - Join Our Team and Make a Difference to the Toowoomba Region

Are you a skilled Plumber and Drainer seeking your next opportunity with real work/life balance? Join our dedicated team and put your expertise to work, making a tangible impact on construction and municipal projects across the Toowoomba Region.

About the Position

• Perform a wide range of civil construction, drainage, and general labouring tasks, focusing on municipal works.
• Prepare and maintain worksites before and after project completion.
• Ensure a safe workplace by following Work Health and Safety guidelines and safe plant operations to protect team members and the public.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leaders, and senior officers to maintain an open flow of information and provide guidance.
• Perform job accounting tasks, including plant hire, timesheets, and stores documentation.
• Adhere to approved quality and environmental procedures and policies for your work area.

About the Benefits:

• normal working hours of 6:30am to 3:30pm
• rostered day off - 9-day fortnight
• accrual of banked time to be used as a leave option
• ability to take long service leave pro-rata after 7 years of service

• $34.20 per hour
• plus Critical Worker Trade Allowance of $6.00 per hour
• plus 17.5% annual leave loading
• up to 12.65% superannuation
• plus variable allowances
• Overtime and other penalty rates

• Two (2) permanent full-time positions based at our Principal Depot at Charlton.
• Salary fortnightly base rate is $2598.94 gross,
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Salary Sacrificing opportunities
• Access to EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Fitness Passport gym membership discounts
• Corporate rates for Private Health Cover
• Active Employee’s Association Social Club
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks
• Study Assistance and the opportunities to participate in learning and development activities
• A chance to contribute to important municipal projects
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!

About the Construction and Maintenance Central Team

The Construction and Maintenance Central (CMC) Team undertake capital and operational works to maintain and improve safety, serviceability and efficiency of the region’s road network and integrated transport system.

Team CMC are committed to creating an atmosphere where employees thrive. We value teamwork and a friendly environment; we also emphasise professionalism, accountability, and respect.

How to be successful in this position:

• Current Queensland Plumber’s Licence.
• Current Queensland Drainer’s Licence (or the ability to obtain within 12 months of commencement).
• Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.
• WH&S Competency (White Card) for CPCCWHS1001 (or a willingness to obtain).
• Certificate in Confined Space (or a willingness to obtain within 3 months).
• Certificate of Competency in Traffic Management Implementation (or a willingness to obtain within 3 months).
• Certificate of Competency for Quick Cut Saw (or a willingness to obtain within 3 months)

How to apply:

If you're ready to take on this fulfilling role, please submit your current resume and ensure you've answered all application questions thoroughly.

The preferred candidate will undergo a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information:

Please contact Peter Wright on 0419 024 460 within business hours.

Closing date:

The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm Wednesday 30 April 2025.

About Council:

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city with a population of 180,000 and employs approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and enthusiastic, about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to gain experience your career.