Plumbing Inspector

**About the role**

As a Plumbing Inspector, you will be part of the Plumbing Team and be responsible for ensuring that plumbing, drainage, and on-site sewerage functions within Ipswich satisfy the requirements of the governing legislation in an ethical, friendly, dignified, and professional manner.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Negotiate effectively with applicants, residents, plumbers, builders, and developers to encourage compliance and the timely resolution of matters.
- Prepare and deliver clear and consistent advice to internal and external stakeholders, State and Federal Government Departments any other Statutory Authorities as necessary with regards to program functions.
- Provide timely correspondence to stakeholders, including writing of technical reports or necessary statutory notices, whilst maintaining accurate record keeping in accordance with Councils statutory requirements
- Undertake site inspections for onsite sewerage facilities and conduct audits of onsite sewerage facilities and owners scheduled maintenance programs.
- Conduct audits of onsite sewerage facilities, backflow prevention devices and all regulated Plumbing and drainage works on a rotational basis as required.
- Undertake compliance inspections in accordance with Council procedures and governing legislation including the use of Council’s Customer Service Request system.
- Display engaging interpersonal skills to communicate complex concepts in plain language to customers and build collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- A Queensland plumbers and drainers license
- License endorsements which could include backflow prevention, thermostatic mixing valves, solar heat pump, onsite sewerage facility maintenance
- Specialist skills and experience in plumbing and drainage installations or assessment or hold a QBCC license as a hydraulic designer which requires qualifications equivalent to Diploma of Engineering (Construction Hydraulics) with significant experience.
- Current Queensland “C” class driver’s licence
- An excellent fit with our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership
- A pre-employment medical will be required for this role.

View the position description for more details about the role.

**About the benefits**

This is permanent full-time position, Level 5 commencing at $97,827 plus 12.5% superannuation.
- **Positive workplace culture**: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- **Work/Life balance**: Enjoy a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
- **Diversity and inclusion**: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
- **Learning and development**: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
- **Health and well-being**:Access to gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
- **Leave options**:Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- **Salary packaging**: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

**About us**

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
**_‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_**

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

**Join us**

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 16 February 2025

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of ge