Plumber

Our Region

Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.

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Our Council

Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. As a child safe organisation, Gladstone Regional Council are committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.

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Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.

We partner with our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!

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Plumber

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Plumber to contribute to Council’s success.

• Permanent Full Time, located at Gladstone Depot

• PPE, iPad, iPhone and Vehicle included (tool of trade use)

• Earn additional $ in allowances and on call roster payments

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to carry out preventative and reactive maintenance and new construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and to achieve operational, maintenance and construction goals.

• Salary for this role is $92,454.73 plus generous on call provisions, allowances and 12% super.

• Annual increases apply.

• On call roster attracts additional leave entitlements.

You will bring:

• Certificate III in Plumbing and licensed with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission.

• Labouring skills to perform physical tasks on a daily basis.

• Understanding of and experience in quality control techniques.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

• Sound communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.

• Experience and competency operating under a current Medium Rigid (MR) License.

• Current Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card).

• Work outside of normal work hours as requested by your supervisor as part of the requirements of the sections published 'on call' roster.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.

This position requires immunisation against Hepatitis A/B and Tetanus.

Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing. We welcome you to disclose any reasonable adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process.

For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) •••• •700 or email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@gladstone.qld.gov.au.

Closing Date

12 noon Friday 28 August 2026.