Specialist Plumber/Drainer (Gympie)

- A varied and challenging role, the successful applicants will play a pivotal role in maintenance of the water supply and sewerage network for Gympie Regional Council.
- Competitive annual salary commencing at $81,289, plus 7.703% Market Loading (reviewed on a 12 monthly bases), plus up to 14% superannuation
- 15% from July 2026 and 16% from July 2027
- This role participates in a rotating on-call rosters, attracting additional income through: On-call allowance, overtime rates for call-outs, additional annual leave day for public holidays spent on-call
- Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO About the Region Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity. Specialist Plumber/Drainer Remuneration:Annual salary commencing at $81,289 , plus 7.703% Market Loading, plus allowances, plus up to 14% superannuation.(Market Loading will be reviewed on a 12 monthly bases) Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026 at 11.00pm 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: Gympie Regional Council has a full-time permanent position for a Specialist Plumber/Drainer. This role plays a pivotal role in maintenance of the water supply and sewerage network for the Water Branch. The Branch is required to deliver safe, reliable drinking water and remove and treat sewage for our domestic and commercial customers. The Specialist Plumber/Drainer, is responsible through the Supervisor Water and Sewerage Network for the safe, efficient and effective works delivery of network maintenance activities across the region. The Branch is responsible for effective and productive maintenance of the drinking water supply and sewerage schemes to ensure we meet our commitment to our customers and meet our compliance objectives.
- Demonstrated experience of greater than 2 years in a similar role within a water industry environment.
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking plumbing and draining related tasks in accordance with industry relevant codes.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and organising plumbing and draining related work under remote supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake a broad range of tasks including operation of small plant, vehicles, equipment and tools in a competent, proficient and safe manner.
- Demonstrated team leadership skills.
- Demonstrated physical agility and dexterity to carry out regular laboring duties.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain harmony within a team and foster good working relationships with all council employees and members of the public.
- Proficiency in the use of digital technology (smart phones, tablets etc.) for the purposes of workflow management and reporting.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skill.
- Current Plumber/Drainer License.
- Queensland "MR" Class driver’s license or above that is current and maintained.
- Construction Industry White/Blue card.
- Traffic Management Implementation
- Working in a safe manner in accordance with Council’s overarching Safety policies and procedures.
- Perform the tasks of a responsible licenced tradesperson including the lodging of all relevant forms for Notifiable Work.
- Perform laboring tasks and operation of light plant in a safe, competent, efficient and timely manner to deliver works programs of the Water Branch to a quality standard.
- Work under limited direction in a leading hand or “PIC” capacity to assist in the maintenance of the water supply network with a focus on water quality, hygiene, regulatory compliance and public health.
- Work under limited direction to assist in the operations and maintenance of the sewerage network with a focus on environmental protection, regulatory compliance and public safety.
- Identify new ways to improve work practices in accordance with Council’s continuous improvement commitment.
- Communicate respectfully and effectively with members of the public, management and other team members.
- Participate in the on-call roster as required.
- Any other duties within the level of responsibility. Position Description For a full position descriptioncontaining essential and desirablecriteria, please click here. Who to Contact For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Maintenance Water, Darren Beutel on 07 5481 0843or email For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email What we offer?
- Nine-day fortnight
- Access to employee health and well-being programs
- Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
- Long service leave after seven years
- Generous superannuation scheme of up to 14 per cent
- Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
- Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families. Our Values
- Accountability
- Communication
- Customer Service Focused
- Integrity
- Teamwork and Collaboration For a full explanation of our values please click here . You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment. Our Process Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medicaland national police. Keen to apply -Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above 2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email. 3) Click 'APPLY' 4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications,licences or tickets as applicable. 5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM' ' Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question. Applications close on Sunday 7th June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted.Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds. Personal Details
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- If you answered 'Yes' to having a disability, do you require an adjustment to be made at work? The below Licences / Tickets are mandatory for this position. Please indicate that you have all of the below *
- Current Plumber/Drainer License
- Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s license or above that is current and maintained.
- Construction Industry White/Blue card.
- Traffic Management Implementation
- In 2 pages or less, please outline your suitability for this position having regard to the Essential Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications Criteria as outlined in the position description.
* Please indicate if you have the below certificates? *
- Backflow prevention experience
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
- None of the above …