Construction / Plumber / Drainer

• Potential earnings up to $125,000 per annum, including on-call participation and overtime opportunities (actual earnings will vary based on availability and hours worked).
• LGIA Stream C BT Level 2/3 (Licenced Plumber/Drainer) + Site + Tool + Leading Hand Allowance 3 - $90,670 - $93,071
• LGIA Stream B (Construction Experience) Level 6 + Site + Leading Hand Allowance 2 - $81,303
• Permanent / Full Time
• Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight

Your new role

Fitzroy River Water is looking for a practical, hands-on Team Leader to help deliver essential water and wastewater projects across the Rockhampton region.

If you have experience in plumbing, drainage, pipelaying or civil construction and enjoy leading a crew to get the job done safely and well - we’d like to hear from you. A trade qualification is desirable, but not essential.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What We’re Looking for

• Experience working with water and wastewater systems, including plumbing, drainage, pipelaying or civil construction.
• Ability to lead a crew on site and get quality work done.
• Good organisation and time management
• Commitment to a strong safety focused mindset

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Corporate membership discounts
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs.

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

• An Updated Cover Letter

• Your Current resume.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Applications Close: Monday 6 July 2026 at Midnight (AEST)