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What this job is
A drainage, sewerage and stormwater labourer performs manual and semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of drainage, sewerage, and stormwater systems across residential, commercial, and industrial sites in Australia. Working under the direction of licensed plumbers or drainage contractors, they excavate trenches, lay pipes, install fittings, and clear blockages whilst adhering to workplace safety standards and relevant Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3500 for plumbing and drainage). They handle tools, materials, and equipment on construction and maintenance sites, often in challenging environmental conditions.
Pay
A$1,827 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Multitasking
- Process Improvement Identification
- Quality Assurance and Checking
- Stakeholder Communication