THE POSITION:

The Infrastructure Services Division is looking for a highly motivated professional tradesperson to join our team as a Plumber

The Infrastructure Services Division is responsible for ensuring that the City's Infrastructure assets are constructed and maintained to a standard that closely aligns with the expectations of the community and the outcomes set out in Council's Management and Operational Plan.

You will utilise your qualifications and skills to carry out preventive & corrective plumbing maintenance on domestic, commercial and industrial plumbing assets. You will be responsible for maintaining Councils plumbing equipment and infrastructure to required standards and regulations. To be successful you will require relevant industry experience and a desire to complete tasks thoroughly and safely.

ESSENTIAL

• Plumber, Drainer, and Gas Fitter Trade Certificate
• WHS General Construction Induction Card (White card)
• Drivers Licence Class C
• Working at Heights

DESIRABLE:

• Accreditation to install and maintain tempering valves, thermostatic mixing valves and back flow prevention devices
  
• Confined space
• MR licence or willingness to obtain

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Permanent full-time position, 76 hours per fortnight with a Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• This position is a Grade D, salary range is $69,114 p.a. with progression to $74,432 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $80,956 p.a, plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Other allowances are payable subject to the Local Government (State) Award 2023
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• A uniform is provided
• A mobile Telephone is provided

Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

• study assistance including up to 10 days study leave.
• Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym.
• Free Onsite parking
• Free laundry facilities
• Significant leave benefits 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year.
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.

FURTHER CONTACTS: Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Glenn Norris on 9725 0780 or a position description is available by email to Building Trades Branch [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 15th June 2025

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must address selection criteria (i.e. knowledge, skills and experience) outlined in the Position Description. Applications should be addressed to Daniel Begnell, Manager Infrastructure Services and received by the closing date.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.

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