Job description

Plumbing Inspector An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Plumbing Inspector to join a Regional Council, supporting plumbing and drainage compliance across the Somerset Region. Your new company This Council provides a range of essential services to communities across the Somerset Region. You'll join a professional local government environment where you'll play an important role in ensuring plumbing, drainage and on-site sewerage works meet relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. Your new role As the Plumbing Inspector, you will be responsible for administering and ensuring compliance. The role combines technical assessment, field inspections, compliance and customer service. Your responsibilities will include:

Reviewing and approving plumbing, drainage and water supply plans Processing plumbing and drainage applications efficiently and accurately Undertaking site inspections and assessments across the region Drawing drainage plans in accordance with relevant legislation Conducting soil assessments and assisting with designs Auditing on-site sewerage facilities and scheduled maintenance programmes Maintaining and updating registers for backflow prevention devices and on-site sewerage facilities Preparing correspondence relating to plumbing and drainage matters

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position, you will have:

Current Plumber's Licence and Drainer's Licence Plumbing experience, particularly across sewerage and water supply Current unrestricted Queensland Open Driver Licence Strong knowledge of plumbing and drainage legislation, regulations and relevant Australian Standards Competency using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn systems such as Civic and MapInfo An endorsement in Backflow Prevention, or the ability to obtain this within three months of commencement, is required. Qualification in Design Maintenance of On-Site Sewerage Facilities highly regarded QBCC Licence Class for Hydraulic Service Design would be highly regarded.

The successful applicant will also be required to complete a National Police Certificate and pre-employment medical and functional capacity assessment. What you'll get in return This opportunity will allow you to apply your trade and technical experience in a diverse local government environment, with a balance of office-based assessment and practical site work. You'll benefit from:

A varied role covering plumbing, drainage, compliance and on-site sewerage The opportunity to work across different locations within the Somerset Region Exposure to planning, development and regulatory functions within local government The opportunity to further develop your technical and regulatory knowledge A professional environment where your plumbing expertise will contribute directly to Council services and the wider community

What you need to do now If this role sounds like the right fit for you, and you're ready to start your career with this company, apply today! You can send your application directly to my Email: or call +61 7 3243 3093. I'm also happy to discuss other opportunities we currently have available. Please click here to apply.