Qualified Plumber - Programmed Water Maintenance

🔧 TURN YOUR TRADE INTO LONG-TERM CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

💧We’re looking for a qualified Plumber to join our Programmed Water Maintenance team, delivering essential water and wastewater services across the region.

The Work

✅ Programmed Water Maintenance (reactive + programmed)
✅ Municipal plumbing, drainage & general labouring
✅ Safe site setup and clean-up
✅ Electronic job records, timesheets & pre-starts
✅ On-call roster and flexible hours when required
✅ Support apprentices and team members

About You

🔹 Qualified Queensland Plumber
🔹 Strong safety focus – "home safe every day"
🔹 Comfortable working outdoors, at heights and in confined spaces
🔹 Team-oriented with good communication skills
🔹 Willing to obtain required tickets and certifications

You’ll Need

🔹Current QLD Plumber Licence
🔹C Class Licence (MR licence or ability to obtain within 3 months)
🔹White Card (or willingness to obtain)
🔹Ability to complete required certifications & fit-testing within 3 months

Relevant machinery tickets highly regarded.

What We Offer

📍 Permanent, secure role based at Charlton Depot
💰 $43.84/hr + variable allowances
📅 9-day fortnight
🏖️ 17.5% annual leave loading
📈 Up to 12.65% superannuation
🤝 Employee Assistance Program
🦺 Strong team culture focused on wellbeing and safety

The Team

Part of Water Infrastructure Services, our Water & Sewer Maintenance team maintains critical water and wastewater assets across Toowoomba, Crows Nest, Oakey & Millmerran—protecting public health, the environment, and our community.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your current resume and ensure you have answered all the application questions

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

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 Ken Dennien - Senior Coordinator Water/Sewer Maintenance on 4692 0118 within (7am-4pm) business hours.

Closing date

Applications close: Shortlisting for this position will be completed during advertising, so please do not delay your application.

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 supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate 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 develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Plumber (2016) .pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf