Plumber (Water Services) 

Temporary & Permanent Positions Available

Requisition Number: 741

Total Remuneration Package (TRP): $92,100.31 per annum (Incl. base salary $74,553.85 p.a + allowances + Super)

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent & Full-Time Temporary until June 2028 (Unless specified in application, applicants will be considered for both)

Location: Stratford & Gordonvale, Cairns

Application Close Date: Open advertisement - Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

💧 Plumbers – Clean Water | 9 Day Fortnight | | Be Home Every Night 💧

Build Cairns. Protect Our Water. Enjoy the FNQ Lifestyle.

Looking for secure, well-paid plumbing work without crawling under houses or dealing with sewerage?

Join Cairns Regional Council’s Water Services team and work on one of the region’s most critical assets – our clean drinking water network servicing 160,000+ residents. With 3,300km of water mains, 68+ reservoirs and 49+ pump stations, we keep Cairns flowing – and we’re growing our team.

We have multiple opportunities available depending on your experience and interests: 

🔧 Water Reticulation Plumbers

Maintain, repair and upgrade Cairns’ clean water network.

Work with a skilled, supportive crew installing and maintaining essential infrastructure that keeps our community supplied with safe drinking water.

💡 Smart Water Meter Plumbers

Be part of a future-focused regional project rollout of smart water meters.

Help customers detect leaks early, reduce waste and better manage their water use.

And yes — these are CLEAN water roles.

Don’t Tick Every Box? Don’t let that stop you!

We’re committed to developing our people. If you’ve got the right attitude, plumbing licence, and solid trade plumbing foundations, we’ll support you with the training and certifications needed to get you up to where you need to be.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

✅ 9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every second week

✅ Monday–Friday work with overtime available

✅ 1 in 4 call-out roster opportunity – $60 per day

✅ Guaranteed pay increases – 4% July 2026 & 4% July 2027

✅ 12% superannuation (above industry standard)

✅ Up to 5 weeks annual leave + up to 3 weeks personal leave

✅ 3 hours paid leave for your annual health check

✅ Council vehicle for your daily work duties 

✅ Uniforms & PPE supplied

✅ Home every night – no travel away work

✅ Relocation assistance may be available

✅ Fitness Passport for you and your family

✅ Salary sacrifice options

✅ Clear career pathways – Technical Officer, Team Leader, Plumbing Inspector

✅ Ongoing training & development support

✅ Strong safety-first culture

✅ Employee recognition programs

✅ Live Where Others Holiday🌴

This isn’t FIFO. This isn’t metro traffic.

This is working in Far North Queensland — and being home for dinner.

Keen to see what we’re working on? Visit our Works in progress page for a list of exciting water projects. Find out more about the Cairns Water Security Stage Project.

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council