| ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES |

• Demonstrated experience in plumbing and pipe laying, preferably with a general knowledge of the operation and maintenance of local government water supply and wastewater systems.
• The ability to provide supervision to a small team to achieve outcomes within expected timeframes.
• Good organisational skills, effective time management and the ability to determine work priorities within a team environment.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to participate in an afterhours on call roster.

| ESSENTIAL EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS |

• General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “Blue/White Card”.
• Trade Certificate Plumber (or similar).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
• The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – manual handling, physical labour.
• This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
• Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

Please read all information carefully before applying.
This position will be required to undertake a broad range of plumbing tasks, both proactive and reactive, on Council’s Water and Wastewater reticulation systems to ensure a continuous and effective supply of water and a safe and effective sewer system for the community.