Plumber & Gas Fitter

Keen for a change of pace? Birdsville is calling!

The Opportunity

Think red dirt, blue skies, and one of Australia’s most iconic outback towns. We’re recruiting on behalf of the Council for a qualified Plumber to take on a secure, well-paid role with a great lifestyle to match.

Birdsville was once a notorious place through which cattle drovers moved their stock, Birdsville is a thriving community where you can enjoy a cold drink at the iconic Birdsville Hotel, try your taste buds on a curried camel pie, back a winner at the world-renowned Birdsville Races or dance the day away at the Birdsville Big Red bash.

Watch the sunset over Big Red, the tallest sand dune in the Simpson Desert or spend an unforgettable day with family and friends at the Birdsville billabong, where birdlife, fish, yabbies and marsupials abound.

Please note this is not a FIFO role and you must be located in Birdsville (relocation assistance provided).

On offer:

• $105K–$115K base + super
• Cheap rent that can be taken out of your pretax income – maximizing what lands in your pocket
• Relocation assistance
• Job security with a 3-year Council contract
• Live and work in a legendary outback town
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Work vehicle

What we need from you:

• Trade-qualified Plumber (Drainer or other tickets are a bonus)
• QBCC licence
• Willingness to travel within the Shire
• Current Tetanus, Hep A & B shots or willing to obtain
• Able to pass police check, pre-employment medical
• Working with Children card (or willing to obtain)
• Strong experience and able to work independently
• Prior Council experience is a bonus

This is a rare opportunity to lock in stable work, live somewhere truly unique, and be part of an iconic Queensland community. Ready to make the move? Get in touch.