Remuneration: $1067.17 per week and 13 per cent superannuation (this position includes commuter use of a Council vehicle during on-call arrangements)

Closing Date:  Sunday 28 August 2016  at 5.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

What we are looking for

Council is seeking a trade qualified and experienced Plumber/Drainer to join our Water and Sewerage reticulation section of our Infrastructure Services Directorate.  We are looking for a team leader as well as a team player, who is inclusive in their approach and willing to mentor and coach others.  Performing the tasks of a responsible licenced tradesperson will be a key element of this role, which will require a person who has pride in their workmanship, who recognises the importance of compliance, and who can display resilience and professionalism that facilitates excellent customer service.

As plumber/drainer, you will be responsible for tasks such as:

• completing plumbing related tasks in a safe and competent manner that delivers Council's programmed works.
• performing the tasks of a responsible licenced tradesperson including the lodging of all relevant forms for notifiable work.
• working with multi-disciplined teams on various Council capital works projects.
• planning and organising complex work under remote supervision.

To be successful in this role, candidates will require:

• Participation in the Water and Sewerage Reticulation on call roster with an emergency response time to the Gympie CBD within 30 minutes.
• Accessibility by mobile phone for on-call purposes.
• Out of hours work (including weekends).
• Regular local travel.
• Ability to respond to Emergency/Disaster events in accordance with council's Emergency management plans and systems.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact the Acting Manager - Water and Sewerage Reticulation Section, Tony Balkin on  5481 0810 or email tony.balkin@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Advisor - Recruitment, Ros McVicar on 07-5481 0646 or email ros.mcvicar@gympie.qld.gov.au