Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now!


QBuild is seeking qualified Plumbers to join our SEQ Teams across Cannon Hill, Ipswich, or Eagle Farm. Become part of a department committed to helping people all over Queensland. Help us build and maintain government-owned assets, including schools, social housing, and healthcare facilities. Support in the government’s response to disaster events and take a lead role in training the next generation of tradespeople.

Job details

QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government.  It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing a vital role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations, correctional and health facilities.

Why Join Us?

Flexibility - You'll have an option to work a 9-day fortnight & access to generous leave entitlements & paid parental leave

A safe, inclusive, & diverse workplace - Our approach to safety is shown in our commitment to Think safe. Work safe. Home safe.

Security - You'll enjoy superannuation and salary sacrificing options, additional allowances (when eligible), and provision of uniforms and tools. You will have access to career advancement and development opportunities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Current trade certificate/qualification (min of CertIII in Plumbing)
• Current QLD Plumbing License
• Current Construction Industry White Card
• Current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent
• Working knowledge and compliance with current work health, safety and environmental legislation & codes of practice including knowledge and understanding of AS/NZ 3500 Plumbing and Drainage

About the role

You will support QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing services to government-owned assets, including construction, maintenance, and restoration. Support the government's response to disaster events and train the next generation of tradespeople.

Duties and skills involved:

• Understand and carry out plumbing and drainage works, for construction & maintenance services
• Demonstrate proficiency in office and email applications
• Understand safe working methods in terms of asbestos and lead based products, and any other relevant high risk construction work
• Comply with WHS legislation and site rules including daily risk assessments, identify hazards and risk, and comply with health and safety policies or procedures
• Demonstrate responsibility for the health safety and wellbeing of yourself and ensure that your conduct, acts or omissions do not adversely affect the safety of other persons or property
• Demonstrate behaviour that supports a diverse, equitable and safe workplace, with a customer focus
• Train, mentor and provide professional support to apprentices

Additional information

• You may be required to undertake duties within your trade at worksites throughout both your appointed region and the State
• When undertaking distant work, there may also be a requirement for overnight stays of up to a 3 -week period
• Safety clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn
• You may be asked to undertake team leader and/or foreperson roles as and when required to suit the needs of the business
• Power tools will be provided where required
• The use of a private motor vehicle and/or potential provision of a QBuild vehicle will be in accordance with relevant motor vehicle policies. Please note there is no guarantee that a home garaged QBuild vehicle will be included if successful in gaining this role.

How do I apply?

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Candidates require following documents to apply:

• Resume
• Current Trade certificate (min of CertIII in Plumbing).
• Current QLD Plumbing License    

If you have any questions about the position please contact us on 0735143919 qbuildcareerstradies@epw.qld.gov.au

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/674164/25

Closing Date: Monday, 12th January 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Three positions available
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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guide HPW (11) (PDF, 363KB)
  
  
  674164 25 Role description (PDF, 257KB)