Apprentice - Plumbing

Job Title: Apprentice Plumbing

Location: Gunnedah NSW 

Salary Range: T1-T10 ($482.00 - $1230.40 per week + 12% Superannuation)

Contract Type: Temporary Full Time (Duration of Traineeship - 4 Years)

Hours: Full Time, 38 hours per week 

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 1 September 2025

About Us:

At Gunnedah Shire Council, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our community through innovative and effective governance. As a leading local authority, we pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of integrity and compliance in all our operations. We are currently seeking an Apprentice Plumber to join our team and help us maintain these standards.

Role Overview:

As an Apprentice Plumber, you will assist in the servicing and maintenance of council's diverse range of assets while also maintaining a high level of Work Health Safety practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Construction and maintenance of water service pump stations, reservoirs, water, and sewer infrastructure throughout the shire.
• Through the Water Services Coordinator, provide advice and assistance to ensure accurate and timely decision-making on construction and maintenance related to water and sewer infrastructure matters.
• To exercise all delegated functions, duties and responsibilities and implement without delay any decisions and/or directives flowing from management decisions.
• Ensure compliance with Council’s WHS policies and with legislative requirements or regulations.
• Accurately perform general water network maintenance operational works required to construct, repair, and maintain Council’s water infrastructure. This would typically include but not be limited to; the operation of small plant and hand tools, performing traffic control duties and applying basic engineering principles, systems and processes.
• Work constructively and cooperatively with other members of the department to complete work programs in accordance with agreed timeframes and standards.
• Apply WHS and risk management systems in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned administrative tasks accurately in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain required qualifications essential for the position and undertake agreed training to meet the position’s desired skill level.
• When qualifications and experience are reached, participate in on-call duties as required

Key Requirements:

• Ability to operate various equipment assigned to the Water Services Section, or willingness to learn.
• Participate, communicate within, and contribute to the assigned team.
• A standard of physical fitness to meet the assessed job requirements.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and continued commitment to work according to Council’s policies and Code of Conduct, with or without supervision.
• Current valid NSW Class P Drivers Licence (ongoing employment is conditional on maintaining this Licence).
• WHS Construction Induction Certificate.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Complete a Certificate III in Plumbing with mentorship from experienced members of local government.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Rostered day off every 2 weeks
• Access to employee wellbeing programs
• Salary packaging options
• Active social club

For further information regarding this role please contact Michael Ludlow, Manager Water Services, on 02 6740 2167 or see the Position Description

How to Apply:

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application.

Further information:

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening.

Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes.  Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2188 or peopleandculture@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au