Bulk Water Ganger

Description:

Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight) Experience in the operation of large diameter water pipes, valves and fittings LGE 6 (S6LH) ($65,353 per annum + superannuation)
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About The Role
The purpose of this position is to provide on-going operations and planned maintenance works on the bulk water assets and to lead the repair effort for bulk water mains breaks. This includes:
Conduct bulk water maintenance, operations and capital work including resourcing of materials and plant. Direct repair work on water mains breaks including staff assigned from other units. Assist in the formulation of the planned maintenance program for the assets and carry out those works with minimal supervision. Develop a detailed knowledge of the bulk water system to assist in emergency action and to assist in correcting asset and GIS information.
This role is required to participate in the on-call roster and overtime arrangements as required, to resolve out of hours operational issues or emergency works including disaster management.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
Mandatory
Ability to read and write and to perform basic numerical calculations commensurate with the duties. General knowledge of bulk water operations and procedures. Good knowledge of pipe materials and valve operations, including plan interpretation. Demonstrated experience in the operation of large diameter water pipes, valves and fittings. Current “C” class driver’s licence with ability to obtain an "MR" class driver's licence. Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD). Ability to work long hours in arduous conditions.
Desirable
Good knowledge of confined space procedures. Customer Service Skills commensurate with this classification level. Problem solving abilities and skills commensurate with this classification level. Ability to read plans and to utilise a GIS to locate and identify assets. Ability to safely drive long distances and cross country. First Aid Certificate. Confined Space Certificate.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 21 May 2025
What We Offer
17.5% annual leave loading Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
Attachments
N00662, N00663_Bulk Water Ganger_Updated Template_25112024_PD.pdf