Sutherland Shire Council

Senior Plumber

Senior Plumber

• Join a dedicated team committed to providing top-notch plumbing services to the community.
• Take charge of exciting projects, upgrades, and renovations, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and make a real impact in your role.
• Be part of a supportive work environment that values customer-centric service and teamwork.

About Our Company

At Sutherland Shire Council, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant community and creating a lasting impact through our services and facilities. Our team is a dynamic blend of professionals who are passionate about public service and dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

We believe in empowering our employees, providing them with the tools and training they need to succeed. Our culture is built on respect, integrity, and dedication, making it a fulfilling place to work.

Your Role as Senior Plumber

As a Senior Plumber, you will play an integral part of the team providing plumbing services for our esteemed Council assets, ensuring that our community enjoys reliable and efficient facilities. You will oversee the plumbing program, managing maintenance schedules and delivering both reactive and planned services that meet and exceed our quality and safety standards.

Your role will involve identifying and mitigating risks, managing emergency repairs, and providing expert guidance to your team. You will also play a key part in upgrades, renovations, and fit-outs for new projects, making a real difference in the infrastructure we provide.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a customer-oriented approach. You should be self-motivated and able to work independently while effectively collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

• Trade Certificate and Contractor Licence in Plumbing, Drainage & Gas-fitting.
• Class C driver's licence and WHS Construction Induction (White Card).
• Experience in coordinating a team and managing plumbing projects with accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on customer service.

Your ability to prioritise tasks and manage resources wisely will be essential in this role. If you have additional certifications such as EWP, Scaffolding, or Confined Spaces, we encourage you to apply.

 Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Wednesday 5 March 2025
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks of closing
• Package: from $76,400.00 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Permanent full time hours : 38 hours per week with a 9 day fortnight
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Phil Ryan, Building Operations Manager pryan@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Melanie Silburn, msilburn@ssc.nsw.gov.au, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Council has a strong focus on physical and psychological safety in the workplace. Each role at Council has been professionally and independently assessed to understand the level of physical and psychological risk and demand involved in the role. The attached Job Dictionary for this role outlines the requirements of the role and will help you to understand the types of movements and interactions that are involved in this work. When you are applying for a role with Council, it is important for you to understand the demands of the role and your own level of capability. Please review this Job Dictionary when considering if this role is a good fit for you.