Griffith City Council

Journeyman Plumber

Position Title: Journeyman Plumber

Closing Date: 28 September 2026

Salary: Commencement annual salary range from $78,802.36 ($39.8797 per hour) to $86,684.52 ($43.8687 per hour) (Grade 11), plus superannuation and rostered day off once a fortnight and commuter use vehicle.

Employment Type: Permanent, (38 hours per week)

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they’re driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The purpose of the Journeyman - Plumber is to work as an individual or in a team environment to construct, operate and maintain Council’s water supply and wastewater systems to relevant standards and in a safe, economical and proficient manner using the equipment and materials supplied. Candidate must be available to participate in the on-call roster.

Qualifications:

• Hold a Plumbing trade qualification.
• Hold a current Australian Class C drivers licence.
• Hold a White card/General Construction Induction Training card.

Please include copies of all relevant licences and qualifications with your application

About You

You’re a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing
• Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
• Generous on-call allowance
• Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years and MyLeave
• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Salary packaging options
• Educational assistance programs

Application Information

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, which includes reference, identity, credential, and/or medical history checks. It may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a NSW Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to the successful clearance of all checks.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number for employment screening purposes. To apply for a NSW Working with Children Check Clearance Number, log onto and complete the online application form www.ocg.nsw.gov.au (in child related industry sector, tick clubs or other bodies providing services for children).

Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Additional Information

For any questions about the role, please contact Steve Crombie on 1300 176 077.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.