Plumbing Inspector

**Job Number**:
499091

**Division**:
Planning

**Employment Status**:
Full time, Permanent

**Categories**:
Development Planning & Services, Labourer

**The details**:

- Permanent Full Time
- $91,222pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 5 of the MBRC EBA5
- 9-day fortnight
- 72.5-hour fortnight
- Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
- Location: Strathpine

**Plumbing Services Team**

Plumbing Services are part of our Development Services team, which is committed to shaping a better Moreton Bay by assessing and managing the effects of development on the community and environment of Moreton Bay, working in partnership with the development industry to design and construct infrastructure for the community as well as levying and recovering infrastructure charges to fund new and upgraded major community infrastructure.

With that commitment, we focus on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability, and we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

A current Queensland Plumbers and Drainers licence, and experience and working knowledge of the Queensland plumbing and drainage legislation are essential to perform the functions undertaken by Council’s Plumbing Services Team.

The main purpose of these functions is to regulate the carrying out of plumbing and drainage work to reduce risks to public health, safety, and the environment. This is achieved primarily by ensuring all plumbing and drainage work, other than unregulated work, is carried out by qualified persons and ensuring that plumbing or drainage work is carried out and maintained in compliance with the code requirements for the work.

**About the opportunity**:
You will ensure that on-site sewerage treatment facilities are installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with current legislative requirements and council’s policies and local laws.

You will provide technical advice to customers, investigate, and resolve complaints and assist the public with enquiries relating to plumbing, drainage, stormwater, and sewerage treatment facility matters.

**In addition, you’ll**:

- Assess, inspect, and monitor on-site sewage facilities to ensure they are installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with current legislative requirements.
- Provide technical advice to customers regarding the operation and maintenance of on-site sewerage treatment facilities.
- Conduct investigations of compliance matters or concerns and take enforcement action where required.
- Provide technical advice and resolve customer and procedural issues to ensure quality service outcomes are achieved.

**About you**:
We are looking for highly skilled plumbers, with excellent interpersonal skills to be able to liaise with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally. You will have excellent time management skills and be focused on seeking the best outcomes for MBRC and our valued customers.

You will need to have demonstrated experience in the design, installation, maintenance and inspection of commercial/industrial, multi-residential, and domestic plumbing systems and on-site sewerage treatment facilities.

In addition to holding a current Plumbers and Drainers licence, you will need a current Queensland driver’s licence and a Construction Induction Card (White Card).

**You will have**:

- Awareness of the State Planning Policy, the SEQ Regional Plan, the Planning scheme.
- Well-developed time management skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.
- Well-developed communication skills to meet the needs of a range of internal and external stakeholders with the ability to work in a positive team environment communicating and engaging effectively at all levels.

**Position Description**

***Position Description_Plumbing Inspector.pdf**

**Why join the MBRC Team?**

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Free flu vaccinations every year.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to se