STEP OFF THE TOOLS- STEP INTO LEADERSHIP Water Infrastructure Services | Toowoomba Region You’ve built your career on the tools – now it’s time to lead from the front. We’re looking for an experienced Plumber or Plumber/Drainer ready to take the next step into a Supervisor role , leading a skilled crew delivering essential water maintenance across the region. Why Make the Move? Get off the tools and into a leadership position Permanent full-time stability with Local Government $96K – $110K super 17.5% leave loading $4.00 per hour Critical Worker Trade Allowance Work-life balance with banked leave options Career growth with leadership & management training What You’ll Be Doing Lead and supervise crews delivering programmed water main works Plan and manage maintenance programs and projects Ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders Be a key point of contact for the community and Council operations The Bigger Picture You’ll play a vital role in maintaining the region’s water and wastewater networks , protecting public health and supporting sustainable water supply across: Toowoomba | Crows Nest | Oakey | Millmerran About You You’re a qualified plumber who: Is ready to step into leadership Has strong knowledge of water reticulation systems Can lead teams, plan work, and manage priorities Values safety, teamwork, and quality outcomes Mandatory: ✔ QLD Plumbing (or Plumbing & Draining) Licence ✔ White Card ✔ C Class Driver’s Licence ✅ What You’ll Get On-call allowance participation Fitness Passport wellbeing programs Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support) Strong, supportive team culture A workplace focused on getting you home safe every day Ready to Take the Next Step? Step out of the trench and into a leadership role that makes a real impact on your community. To apply, please submit two documents: A document addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description in two pages or less; and Your current resume. The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position. PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above. Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. For further information Please contact Ken Dennien, Senior Coordinator Water/Sewer Maintenance on (07) 4692 0118 within business hours. Closing date The closing date for applications is at Monday 6 July 2026 at 11.59pm About Council The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia. Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career. Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided. Attachments: - Position Description - Supervisor Programmed Water Maintenance (2022).pdf - TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf
