Requisition Number: 1232

Salary Range: $99,966.14 per annum (incl. base salary of $69,491.62 p.a + applicable allowances paid based on hours worked)

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Location: MacNamara Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Ready to take the lead in the field to keep Cairns flowing?

Join our Wastewater Team to play a vital role in maintaining our community’s wastewater reticulation network!

What You’ll Do:

You’ll take a hands-on leadership role in maintaining and protecting Cairns’ wastewater network and supporting your crew to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality outcomes.

You’ll be responsible for coordinating day-to-day reticulation maintenance activities, ensuring customer requests and sewer blockages are responded to promptly and in line with service standards. From clearing complex obstructions and repairing lateral connections (jump-ups) to responding to rising main failures and wet weather events.

Be ready to respond when urgent issues arise – including after-hour callouts.

What We’re Looking For:

• A current HR Driver’s Licence.

• Construction White Card.

• Current Plumbers & Drainers Licence (desirable).

• Physical wellbeing to receive training and accreditation for entry into confined spaces.

• Previous experience with maintenance of wastewater reticulation assets.

• Ability to organise machinery and manpower to resolve wastewater reticulation defects.

• Good communication skills with a strong team and safety culture and taking pride in quality workmanship.

• Secondary education to Year 10, basic computer and writing skills, and an understanding of basic mathematics.

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

• Up to 3 weeks personal leave

• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions

• Salary sacrifice opportunities

• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

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.