Unlicenced Plumber

Unlicenced Plumber

Job No: LCCNSW4087

Location: Lithgow, NSW

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Unlicenced Plumber to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to the Reticulation Supervisor, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance in construction of Council's Water and Wastewater Supply, Reticulation and Sewer Systems. The maintenance of plumbing and drainage within Council owned buildings, infrastructure and facilities across the Local Government Area. 

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Install, maintain and repair water mains, wastewater mains and services
• Maintain and repair water and wastewater pump stations
• Monitor wastewater systems
• Maintain and repair/install plumbing council buildings and facilities (only with a qualified trades person present)
• Water sampling and testing, including reticulation water, ground water and storm water if required
• Recording of work activities and information on Council's infrastructure including, but not limited to, asset information, infrastructure layout and configurations, operations of infrastructure, and information to be recorded in online electronic forms
• Create and provide technical information regarding sewer mains, water mains, manholes, hydrant, valves, meters, services, junctions, inverts of pipes and any other water and sewer reticulation items as required
• Create and provide information for work orders and complete forms as part of the Water and Wastewater job management systems

This position also requires the occupant to be on call subject to roster details, and will at times, be responsible for the supervision of the Apprentice Plumber. 

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Class C Drivers Licence
• Trades Certificate (Plumbing) or be willing to undertake the required study to obtain this trade
• Previous plumbing experience
• WHS Induction for Construction Works Certificate (Whitecard)
• Confined Spaces Ticket
• Have a strong customer focus
• Be self motivated and reliable
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team 
• Willing to work on an on-call/call back basis
• Ability to work within Council's policies and procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Work Health and Safety and Risk Management Procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to honesty and integrity

In addition, an ideal candidate would have:

• Trenching experience
• Gas fitting experience
• Traffic Control Ticket
• Jetting Ticket
• First Aid Certificate

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Between $1,689.04 and $1,855.77 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience. 
• Permanent, Full-time, 38 hours per week
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Monday 21 September 2026 at 4pm AEST.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of communication, accountability, respect, empathy and support define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com