Infrastructure and Operations - Water Trades/ServicePermanent FullFull Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)Tradequalification in Plumbing and Drainage or Certificate III inWater Industry Operations (or equivalent)BT2 (BT2LAA)($79,527 per annum +superannuation)Why ChooseUsTownsville CityCouncil is the largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsvillethrough driving economic diversity and generating an enrichinglifestyle.Our organisationprovides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of communityassets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants,bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities,sporting venues and more.We contribute to anactive lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events,providing recreational facilities, protecting the naturalenvironment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physicallyhealthy city.We are drivingeconomic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growinga city for this and future generations by building a vibrant,sustainable and innovative city.Council'svision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven andinnovation focused city while continuing to deliver serviceexcellence and to be led by our community to create an excitingtoday and future.OurVision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyleand nature.OurPurpose: Grow TownsvilleOurValues: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value,EnjoymentAbout theRoleThisrole will work from Magnetic Island and it would be a requirementto live on Magnetic Island due to the ability to be on the on-callroster. Accommodation costs are not covered by council.Therole is required to:Coordinate siteaccess, permits, safety and statutory permissions to performmaintenance activities.Supervise staffand contractors to ensure that licence, legislative,environmental, operational plan and quality requirements aremet.Conduct on sitecoordination of major maintenance/breakdown and planned worksto minimise costs associated with breakdowns, ensure effectivemaintenance of assets, reduce operational down time, and reducereactive maintenance requirements.Perform routineinspections and maintenance activities on water and wastewaterassets.Thisrole is required to participate in the on-call roster and overtimearrangements as required, to resolve out of hours operationalissues or emergency works including disaster management.AboutYouOurideal candidate will have:MandatoryCurrent"C" class driver's licence with ability toobtain "MR" class drivers licenceTradequalification in Plumbing and Drainage or Certificate III inWater Industry Operations (or equivalent)ConstructionIndustry White Card (30215 QLD)Detailedknowledge of plumbing and pipeline systems, materials andfittingsExtensiveknowledge of maintenance and installation techniques for waterservices and mainsVac UnitOperation trained with Certificate (2 year refresher throughCouncil required)Competentperson with experience in Confined Space EntryExperience,ability and willingness to work across all areas of the waterindustry, including but not limited to water, wastewater,samplingAbility toanalyse difficult operational situations and to implementworkable solutionsKnowledge ofmapping systems, GIS and mobile computing systems and abilityto be able to read and interpret drawingsKnowledge oftheory and application of Australian Drinking Water Guidelinesas they apply to water reticulation systemsSignificantrelevant knowledge and demonstrable experience in maintenanceplanning, scheduling and execution.How toApplyYourapplication can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Pleaseinclude a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how yourskills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achievesuccess in this role. We also will require your resume and attachedcopies of any licences and qualifications as per the keyrequirements of the role.For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.What WeOffer17.5% annualleave loadingUp to 5 weeksannual leaveUp to 3 weeksPersonal/Carers Leave14 weeks paidParental LeaveDomestic andFamily Violence LeaveUp to 13.5%Superannuation employer contribution for contributingmembersSalarySacrifice opportunitiesLearning andDevelopment opportunitiesFitnessPassport program offering discounted membership to selectedgym, pool, and yoga facilitiesEmployeeLoyalty Program offering discounts at selected localbusinessesEmployeeAssistance Program The Councilcontribution to employees' superannuation for contributingemployees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earningssubject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of theirordinary time earnings.We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply!All successfulcandidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as partof the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Councilhas a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol inthe workplace.If you need anyadjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you wouldlike to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact or phone for a confidentialdiscussion.