Plumber

• Join a dedicated team in maintaining water and wastewater systems within the Mareeba Shire
• Permanent, full-time position
• 5 weeks annual leave 
• Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight

Located in beautiful Far North Queensland where the rainforest meets the Outback, the Mareeba Shire provides an idyllic, regional lifestyle with the convenience of being only an hour from an international airport, cafes, restaurants, theatres and tropical beaches in the regional city of Cairns.

Mareeba Shire Council is a high-performing, community-focussed organisation with over 200 dedicated staff. Our recent budget was praised in the media for its considered and sensible approach, demonstrating our commitment to financial responsibility and community investment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-regarded council making a real impact across the region.

The role of a Plumber incorporates daily activities that are associated with water and wastewater reticulation in each of the communities within the Mareeba Shire. This may include maintaining underground utilities, operating mobile plant, working with live sewers and working in confined spaces.

The role involves physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a daily basis. As such our Plumbers need to ensure they are and remain physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks. This includes a requirement to maintain a weight at or below the Safe Working Load (SWL) for the machinery and equipment our Plumbers are required to use or operate.

The position is required to assist with after-hours work and be part of an on-call support roster for the water and waste section.

We are looking for a qualified plumber to join our team. You will:

• Have a current Plumber and Drainer licence
• Have working knowledge of water and wastewater reticulation systems and experience complying with WHS and environmental legislative requirements
• Well-developed communication skills and be able to work well in a small team environment including providing training and mentoring support to apprentices within the team
• Be able to work successfully and productively on your own and be able to problem solve
• Hold a current Queensland MR drivers licence or be able to obtain one

You will be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia. Mareeba Shire Council does not offer employer visa sponsorship. 

• Permanent, full-time position
• BT Level 1 - $78,791 per annum comprised of base wage, allowances and an Above Award Payment
• 12% employer superannuation contributions
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Work life balance - 9 day fortnight
• Lifestyle benefits such as access to Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
• Learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing options

Please refer to the Position Description, or contact Anthony Musso, Supervisor Water Reticulation, on 0409 123 *** (during business hours only). 

Click the Apply Now button to begin your application. Applications must contain your current resume and a short cover letter (Word or PDF files only). Please note, your resume and cover letter may be considered examples of your written communication skills.

We review applications as they are received to ensure we secure the best talent for our organisation. In some cases, interviews may be scheduled and roles filled before the advertised closing date. We therefore strongly encourage applicants to submit their applications as early as possible after a position is advertised.

Please note, Mareeba Shire Council does not offer visa sponsorship and you must be either an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia to be considered for this position.

Applications close Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity.  We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.