Description:
Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now!
QBuild is seeking qualified Plumbers to join our SEQ Teams. Become part of a department committed to helping people all over Queensland. Help us build and maintain government-owned assets, including schools, social housing, and healthcare facilities. Support in the government’s response to disaster events and take a lead role in training the next generation of tradespeople.
QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.
Why Join Us?
Flexibility – Enjoy the option of a 9-day fortnight and access to generous leave entitlements, including paid parental leave.
A safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace – Our safety culture is built around the core belief: Think Safe. Work Safe. Home Safe.
Security – Benefit from great superannuation, salary sacrificing options, additional allowances (when eligible), and uniforms/tools provision. You'll also have access to career advancement and professional development opportunities.
Mandatory Requirements
- Current Queensland Electrical Work Licence (Electrical Mechanic minimum).
- Electrical trade certificate/qualification (Certificate III Electrotechnology minimum).
- Current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and low voltage rescue certificate.
- Current Construction Industry White Card.
- Current Queensland “C” class driver's licence or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of current work health, safety, and environmental legislation and codes of practice, including AS/NZ3000 (The Wiring Rules), Electrical Safety Act 2002, Electrical Safety Regulations 2013, and applicable Electrical Codes of Practice 2013.
- Ability to understand and perform electrical work, using testing equipment and safety gear for both construction and maintenance services.
About the role
You In this role, you will support QBuild's mission to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing essential services for government-owned assets, including construction, maintenance, and restoration. Additionally, you will contribute to the government's response to disaster events and help train the next generation of tradespeople.
Duties and skills involved:
- Understand and carry out plumbing and drainage works, for both construction and maintenance services.
- Demonstrate proficiency in office and email applications such as Microsoft Word or Outlook and input data using the computer or hand-held electronic devices.
- Understand safe working methods in terms of asbestos and lead based products, and any other relevant high risk construction work.
- Comply with all WHS legislation and site rules including daily task risk assessments, identify hazards and risk, and comply with reasonable health and safety policies or procedures that have been notified to workers.
- Demonstrate personal responsibility for the health safety and wellbeing of yourself and ensure that your conduct, acts or omissions do not adversely affect the safety of other persons or property
- Demonstrate behaviour that supports a diverse, equitable and safe workplace, with a strong customer focus.
- Train, mentor and provide professional support to apprentices at all year levels.
Additional information
- Duties may require work at sites across your region and the State.
- Distant work may involve overnight stays for up to 3 weeks.
- Safety clothing and PPE will be provided and must be worn.
- You may be asked to take on team leader or foreperson roles as needed.
- Power tools will be provided where required.
- Use of a private vehicle or potential QBuild vehicle will follow motor vehicle policies. Note: A home-garaged QBuild vehicle is not guaranteed if selected for the role.
How do I apply?
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:
- Resume
- Current Trade certificate (minimum of Certificate III in Plumbing).
- Current Queensland Plumbing License
If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact QBuild Careers, 07 3514 3***, *************@epw.qld.gov.au ( mailto:*************@epw.qld.gov.au )
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/629073/25
Closing Date: Friday, 11 April 2025