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Join Isaac Regional Council as a qualified Plumber and play a key role in delivering essential plumbing, water and waste reticulation services across the region. Based in Middlemount, this hands on role supports the operation and maintenance of Council facilities, treatment plants and critical infrastructure.
   
You’ll carry out maintenance and repairs, perform scheduled works, undertake meter readings, and provide guidance to apprentice plumbers, all while ensuring safety, compliance and high quality service to the community.
   
To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Trade Qualifications in Plumbing
• Construction White Card & General Safety Induction Card
• C Class Open Australian Driver’s Licence
• Confined Space Entry certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to pass pre‑employment assessments
• Experience in plumbing operations, including domestic plumbing and reticulation
• Knowledge of water and waste principles and legislative requirements
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills  

If you are successful in this position, you will receive:

• $80,397.00 per annum (Level 8, Stream B) plus allowances, including
• $11,000.00 Market Loading Allowance
• Locality Allowance
• Tool Allowance
• CWA Allowance
• Nominally 76 hours per fortnight
• RDO’s in accordance with Council Policy
• Subsidised Council Housing @ $80.00 per week
• Tool of Trade Vehicle
• 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading
• 15 days personal leave per annum
• Up to 14.5% super in accordance with Council Policy
• Discounted Corporate Health Cover through multiple providers with competitive extras and coverage benefits
• Amazing opportunities to further your intended career path by way of succession planning, career development opportunities (e.g. upskilling through education, qualifications, etc.)
• Active Social Club, and much more!  

For more details on this exciting position contact the People and Capability Team during business hours on (07) 4846 3590 or email capability@isaac.qld.gov.au
   
BEFORE YOU APPLY - ensure to visit https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/careers to review the position description on Isaac Regional Council’s website, as it may contain details relevant to the application questions.
   
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your application online, including the following:  

• Cover Letter: A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Describe how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role. Provide specific examples from your past experiences that demonstrate your suitability for the position.
• Resume: A resume capturing your employment history, qualifications, and details of two referees. The most appropriate referees are your present supervisor or your immediate past supervisor that is relevant to the role advertised.  

Applications Close: COB Wednesday 28 October 2026
   
IRC has the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date.
   
Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply.
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

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