Apprentice Plumber

Department: Warrumbungle Water

Reports to: Team Leader Warrumbungle Water Reticulation North

Salary Range: $1,075 - $1,227 per 38 hour week + superannuation

Start Your Career in a Hands-On, Essential Trade!

Are you passionate about building a career in plumbing and ready to take the first step toward becoming a licensed professional?

We're seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Plumber to join our Council team. In this structured apprenticeship, you'll gain hands-on experience maintaining and constructing water and sewer infrastructure, all while working alongside experienced tradespeople and completing formal training through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). This is your opportunity to develop practical skills that will serve you for a lifetime—while helping keep our community running.

As an Apprentice Plumber, you’ll play an active role in a wide variety of projects—from assisting with the installation and repair of essential water systems to learning how to interpret plans and identify plumbing faults. You'll also take part in important safety training, gain experience in testing and inspecting systems, and learn the correct use and care of tools and equipment. With a strong focus on on-the-job learning, you’ll be supported every step of the way by our skilled team and complete your off-the-job study requirements with guidance and encouragement.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need to bring physical stamina, a commitment to safety, and a genuine interest in plumbing. Whether you’ve just finished Year 12 or have spent time in the workforce and are looking for a new direction, we want to hear from you. You'll need a White Card (or be willing to get one), a current NSW Class C Driver Licence, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Bonus points if you’ve completed pre-apprenticeship training or have experience in a related field!

This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to build a rewarding career, contribute to your local community, and become part of a team that values resilience, responsibility, and growth. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, learn the ropes, and make a real impact, apply now to start your journey as an Apprentice Plumber with Council.

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Coonabarabran, known as the "Astronomy Capital of Australia," is a vibrant regional town set against the stunning backdrop of the Warrumbungle National Park. Offering a strong sense of community, excellent schools, healthcare facilities, and a wide range of recreational opportunities, Coonabarabran provides an ideal balance between work and lifestyle. With affordable housing, a rich cultural and scientific heritage, and easy access to both nature and essential services, it’s an attractive place to live, work, and raise a family in a friendly and supportive environment.

Selection criteria include:

• Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) or Year 10 plus at least two years in the workforce, with a strong interest in plumbing as a career and willingness to undertake a three-year apprenticeship.
• Ability to undertake formal study and on-the-job training.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and following instructions.
• Physical fitness and ability to perform manual tasks, including working outdoors in varying conditions.
• Whitecard or able to obtain prior to commencement.
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence. (MR licence is even better!)

It is a plus if you have any relevant work experience or have completed pre-apprenticeship training.

Benefits of working for Council

Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Great leave opportunities 
  • 1 RDO every 2 weeks
  • Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
  • Carer’s leave
  • 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
  • Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
• Support for training and professional development
  • Formal training opportunities
  • Access to thousands of free online training courses
• Weekly pay cycle
• Mobile phone allowance available if you bring your own device
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
• Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available
• PPE provided

About Warrumbungle Shire Council

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

How to apply

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You will receive an email acknowledgement to confirm receipt of your application. You will receive email notifications regarding the status of your application. It is important that you regularly check your email to ensure you do not miss any notifications from Council. It is also recommended that you check your spam or junk folder and consider adding careers@warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au to your email address book to ensure you do not miss any correspondence in regard to your application.

Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 14 September 2025.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.