Inspired by lifestyle. Driven by opportunity.

About the team

Community Facilities Maintenance is a service provider for the City’s Asset managers providing all plumbing maintenance and minor installations when requested. The goal of the Plumbing Team is to add value to the City, maintain its plumbing assets at a high level, and provide a detailed level of service that is professional and efficient.

About your new role

Under the direction of the Team Leader Plumbing, undertake maintenance and installation work on plumbing, roofing and irrigation services on or within the City’s buildings, facilities, parks and park facilities.

Ensure all work is performed to meet safety, environmental and legislative requirements and responsibilities.

Complete work in accordance with the relevant codes and standards.

Provide and deliver a high standard of service to meet customers’ expectations and the sections' service and operational standards.

Participate in the after-hours call-out roster, responding to and actioning calls in line with Community Facilities Maintenance operation standards.

Assist in the development and training of apprentices.

We're looking for people who have:

Pride in your work and a track record of ensuring that all work is performed to meet quality, safety, environmental and legislative requirements.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Self-motivation and require limited supervision to 'get the job done right'.

Proven capacity to apply initiative, judgement and resources effectively to achieve organisational goals to meet deadlines and commitments.

Current QBCC Plumbing and Drainage Licence (Mandatory).

C Class Driver’s Licence Unrestricted (Mandatory).

Ability to participate in the after-hours call out roster.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight - enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family

A stable working environment with job security

A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment

Uniform, tools and PPE provided

A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority

Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay

Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person Alexandra McNulty

Contact [email protected]

Closing Date Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.00pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.