Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Water

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $65,313 per annum + super, plus applicable allowances, overtime and penalty rates, which may increase total annual earnings by $3,000 or more depending on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary

Location: Garbutt Operations Centre

 

We’re looking for someone practical, reliable, and safety-minded to help with laying pipes and keeping Council’s day-to-day work running smoothly. In this job, you’ll be doing hands on concreting work that meets our Water and Wastewater standards, using power tools and small machinery safely, and keeping your supervisors up to speed with how the job’s going. You’ll also play your part in making sure we do things the right way and give good service to the community.

You’ll need to be able to talk easily with your workmates and the public and be willing to pitch in with extra tasks when needed. If you take pride in doing quality work, look out for your team, and want to make a real difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications and Experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

Mandatory

• Demonstrated experience in pipelaying and pipeline maintenance within the construction industry, including plan interpretations and experience with large diameter pipes.
• Knowledge of the W.A.S.A Standards.
• Good knowledge of industry standards, procedures, policies, and operational methods.
• Customer Service Skills commensurate with this classification level.
• Problem solving abilities and skills commensurate with this classification level.
• Demonstrated literacy and numeracy skills appropriate to the position.
• Demonstrated ability to operate minor plant and power tools eg. oxy welders, drills, diamond saws and quick-cut saws.
• Current "C" class driver’s licence.
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in internal stores and purchase procedures.
• MR, Dogman and / or crane chaser license.
• Knowledge of Water/Wastewater internal policies and procedures.

For further information review the Position Description. 

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Uniforms, tools and PPE provided
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person:     Jason (Team Leader)

Contact Phone:      0488 553 337

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.