Mackay Regional Council currently has an opportunity for a qualified and experienced Leading Hand Water to join our Field Services team, based at Paget Depot.About this opportunity: Organise, supervise and undertake duties associated with water or sewerage assets, construction projects or maintenance activities.While ensuring safety, cost, timeliness, quality, scope and customer satisfaction requirements related to assigned Projects are met.Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Demonstrated plumbing and drain laying experience in construction/maintenance of Water and Sewerage Reticulation Systems.Current Licensed Plumber and Drainer as required by legislation.Extensive experience in supervising small to medium size work teams.Current QLD "C" Class Driver's Licence.General Construction Induction White card.Why work for Mackay Regional Council? We are offering a permanent full-time position with a 9-day fortnight roster (every 2nd weekend is a long weekend!).Be home with your family every night and gain the work/life balance and job security you've been searching for.At Mackay Regional Council, we believe that we can create opportunities to thrive to help our region become the best region for liveability and livelihood.In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits: Base annual salary of $65,613.08 + Leading Hand, Parity and Trade Allowance.Total salary $74,413.06 including Leading Hand, Parity and Trade Allowance.Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.9 day fortnight roster.May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.Study and assistance programs for career development.Learning and career development opportunities.Employee Assistance Program.Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.Active Social Clubs.How to apply: Interested candidates are asked to submit an up to date resume and a cover letter outlining relevant qualifications and experience.Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, the position may close earlier than expected.Submit your application today to avoid missing out on this fantastic career prospect.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities.At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.#J-18808-Ljbffr