Lake Macquarie City Council

Plumber – Building Services

Plumber – Building Services

Permanent, Full-time

Ready to put your
plumbing skills to work where they genuinely matter? If you’re a
trade-qualified plumber who values safety, compliance and great service, you’ll
enjoy the variety, autonomy and pride that comes from delivering work our
community relies on.

• Varied work across domestic, commercial and industrial environments where no two days are the same
• Meaningful work for the community - maintain safe, compliant facilities our residents use every day
• Enjoy work-life balance with a supportive team and make Lake Macquarie your office

LET’S EXPLORE
THE JOB

As our Plumber in Building Services, you’ll deliver planned
and reactive maintenance, repairs and modifications to plumbing installations
and equipment across Council facilities - ensuring assets are fit for purpose
and operate as intended. You’ll inspect jobs, diagnose issues, estimate and
order materials, and plan work efficiently to achieve quality outcomes within
time and budget.

You’ll also complete inspections and reporting to support
compliance with WHS requirements, local authority regulations and relevant
Australian Standards (including AS/NZS 3500). At times you’ll supervise and
support other staff and external contractors, assess the need for work method
statements and safe systems of work, and manage customer requests by
undertaking repairs or recommending the best solution.

Read theposition statementand learn more about
this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR
ABOUT YOU

You’re a capable, hands-on plumber who works safely,
communicates clearly, and takes pride in leaving every job compliant and customer
ready. You’ll be comfortable working in domestic, commercial and/or industrial
environments, including reactive maintenance, and you can supervise others and
verify workmanship against relevant standards. You must also have:

• Certificate III in Plumbing and a NSW Fair
  Trading contractor licence in Plumbing, Drainage and Gasfitting
• Backflow prevention and Thermostatic Mixing
  Valves statement of attainment (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong working knowledge of plumbing standards,
  products and installation techniques, including interpreting plans and
  specifications
• Experience using CCTV/locating equipment and
  water jetting equipment
• Current Class C driver licence, White Card (WHS
  General Induction), and confidence using tablets/technology in the field.

LET’S REVEAL
THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $78,757 - $91,527 a year plus 12% superannuation
• Plus, allowances of Adverse working conditions
  $0.52 per hour and tool allowance of $39.40 per week
• Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
• 38-hour working week with flexible work
  options, 4-day week as part of a flexible work trial
• To and from work vehicle agreement
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Professional development and training
  opportunities
• Corporate fitness program from as little as $8
  per week
• Work with a team that values safety, excellence,
  and integrity
• Along with many other perks that come from
  choosing Lake Mac!

CHOOSE THE LAKE
MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our
city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our
staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake
Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to
make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we
know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an
inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which
truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to
understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders,
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse
backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We
understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 7 June 2026
• This is a recently advertised position and previous applicants need not apply.
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Timothy Batch, Coordinator Building Services on 4921 0612 or via email [email protected]
• If you need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Blair Stevenson, Talent Attraction Partner, 4069 0083 or via email [email protected]
• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!
• To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, pleaseclick here.
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.