About this opportunity:

As a Plumber with Mackay Regional Council, your primary objective will be to carry out plumbing duties associated with water or sewerage assets, construction projects, or maintenance activities. You will provide support and assistance to the Leading Hand Water under the supervision of the Supervisor Construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking construction and maintenance works related to water and sewerage assets.
• Applying high-precision trade skills using various materials and specialized techniques.
• Performing work under limited supervision, either individually or in a team environment.
• Providing exceptional client services to internal and external stakeholders.
• Reading and interpreting plans, accurately recording "as constructed" information.
• Implementing quality requirements and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Actively participating in health and safety training and practical job-related education.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Current Licensed Plumber and Drainer as required by legislation.
• Current QLD "C" Class Driver's Licence
• Current Construction White card
• Plumbing and drain laying experience in construction and maintenance of water and sewerage reticulation systems with minimum five years post trade experience

• Backflow prevention qualifications and experience will be highly regarded

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Base annual salary of $ 75,596 plus allowances as applicable
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangementswith an RDO or 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments of this vacancy.

How to apply:

Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).

Applications Close:

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).