Specialist Plumber/Drainer (Facilities)

• A varied and challenging role the successful applicant in this position will devise and implement operational, maintenance and resource plans to manage risk, achieve sustainable service levels.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $77,909, plus Leading Hand Allowance ($140 per fortnight), plus additional temporary Market Loading $230.82 per fortnight), plus up to 14% superannuation.  (Market Loading will be reviewed on a 12 monthly bases)
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and Lifestyle Plus with a four-day week.

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 (Facilities)

Remuneration:

• Total commencing remuneration package of $87,550 (including: annual base salary $77,909 + Leading Hand Allowance $140 per fortnight +with an additional temporary Market Loading $230.82 per fortnight), plus any other applicable allowances. Note - Market Loading is an additional payment and the retention and amount will be reviewed annually.
• Superannuation contributions commencing at 14% with an increase over the next 2 years.
• Annual wage increases of 4.25% in May 2026 and May 2027
• GRC fully equipped trade vehicle provided

Closing Date: Sunday 15th February 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. 

Role Overview

This new position will join our Building Maintenance team who currently operate a 4-day working week, designed to support productivity, wellbeing, and work-life balance. This arrangement is reviewed periodically to ensure it continues to meet business, team and individual needs. 

The Specialist Plumber/Drainer (Facilities) will plan and lead the delivery of plumbing services, projects and associated works. The position will devise and implement operational, maintenance and resource plans to manage risk, achieve sustainable service levels and ensure maintenance programs are completed within budget.

 Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Demonstrated experience of greater than 4 years in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking plumbing and draining related tasks in accordance with industry relevant codes.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and organising plumbing 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 Open Plumber / drainers licence.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s license or above that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.
• Endorsement, RPZ and TMV, preferred but not essential. 

Essential Requirements:

• Working in a safe manner in accordance with Council’s overarching Safety policies and procedures.
• Perform the tasks of a responsible licensed 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 Branch.
• Conduct regular assessments, including site inspections and audits to determine maintenance needs and ensure that works are compliant with agreed standards and instructions.
• Provide specialist trade-related advice to the department on Regulations and Act compliance to ensure the organisation adheres with legislation and other standards.
• 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.
• Any other duties within the level of responsibility.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Building & Facilities Lee Taylor via email lee.taylor@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Lifestyle Plus!! - 4 day working week 
• 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, medical and 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 15th February 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.