Construction / Plumber / Drainer - Team Leader

Construction / Plumber / Drainer – Team Leader

• 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: 

1. An Updated Cover Letter

2. Your Current resume. 

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

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 7 September 2026 at Midnight (AEST)