Warrumbungle Shire Council

Plumber

Department: Warrumbungle Water

Reports to: Supervisor Reticulation

Salary Range: $1,115 - $1,319 per 38 hour week + superannuation, with fortnightly RDO

Warrumbungle Shire Council is seeking a motivated and skilled Plumber to join our Water Services team. This key role ensures the delivery of safe drinking water and the reliable operation of water and sewer infrastructure in Coonabarabran and surrounding areas. You will carry out both preventative and emergency maintenance on water and sewer reticulation systems, contribute to the effective implementation of Council’s Drinking Water Management System, and help maintain compliance with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and EPA licences. This role is hands-on and community-focused—your work will have a direct impact on the health and well-being of our residents.

You will be expected to safely operate and maintain a range of plant and equipment, so proven experience with machinery and tickets such as Front End Loader, Backhoe, and Confined Spaces will be highly regarded. The role also includes gravedigging duties and working at heights, so appropriate training and certification in these areas will strengthen your application. Your Certificate III in Plumbing is essential, as is a Class MR Driver’s Licence and a White Card. You will also participate in an on-call roster for after-hours emergencies, and must be able to respond to call-outs in Coonabarabran within 30 minutes.

This is a great opportunity to lead by example, support apprentices with on-the-job coaching, and occasionally step up as Team Leader Reticulation North. If you’re someone who takes pride in your work, values safety, and wants to be part of a supportive, community-driven team—this could be your next role. 

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This position is located in the beautiful town of Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its beautiful landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism Industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation. 

Selection criteria include:

• Sound understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in a trades construction environment
• Certificate III in Plumbing
• Commitment to Council’s Drinking Water Management System
• Participate in rotating on-call roster for emergency call-outs
• Ability to be on-site in Coonabarabran within 30 minutes for any emergency call-out and within 30 minutes plus travel time to calls at other centres in the group
• OHS Construction Induction Certificate (“white card”)
• Class MR Driver’s Licence
• Department of Fair Trading Plumber’s and Drainer's Licence (Cert IV)
• Department of Fair Trading Gasfitter’s Licence
• Traffic Control tickets
• Backflow Prevention Certification
• Relevant machinery tickets (e.g. Front End Loader, Backhoe).

It's a bonus if you have tickets/certificates for safe gravedigging, chemical handling, confined spaces and working at heights. Knowledge and understanding of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines will be highly beneificial.

Benefits of working for Council

Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Great leave opportunities 
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • 1 RDO every 2 weeks
  • Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
  • Carer’s leave
  • 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
  • Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
  • Deferred leave scheme – eg work three years at 75% of your pay and have the following year off at 75% of your pay! 
• Support for training and professional development
  • Formal training opportunities
  • Access to thousands of free online training courses
• Weekly pay cycle
• Mobile phone allowance available if you bring your own device
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Hybrid work and flexible hours by agreement and subject to role requirements
• Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
• Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available
• PPE provided

About Warrumbungle Shire Council

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 11 May 2025.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.