PUT YOUR PLUMBING EXPERTISE TO WORK - AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

Plumbing Inspector

Toowoomba CBD | Permanent Full-Time | $86,950 – $98,910 + Super & Benefits

Are you an experienced plumbing professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join Toowoomba Regional Council as a Plumbing Inspector, where you’ll play a critical role in protecting community health and ensuring high-quality plumbing and drainage standards across our region.

About You

You bring a strong knowledge of plumbing and drainage systems and understand the ins and outs of the Plumbing and Drainage Act. You enjoy working with people, solving problems, and ensuring compliance in a respectful and constructive way. You're known for your sound judgement, technical insight, and attention to detail.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assess and process plumbing permit applications
• Conduct inspections of plumbing and drainage works
• Ensure compliance with legislation and Council policies
• Identify and manage non-compliant works, including issuing notices
• Provide expert advice and technical support to stakeholders
• Prepare reports and compliance documentation
• Support continuous improvement of internal processes

Why Join Us?

• 9-day fortnight for better work-life balance
• Up to 12.65% superannuation + salary sacrificing options
• Fitness Passport membership + corporate health discounts
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Strong focus on safety, wellbeing, and team support

What You’ll Need

• Relevant industry experience or background in plumbing inspections
• Understanding of local government processes (highly regarded)
• White Card (or ability to obtain before starting)
• Current 'C' Class Driver’s Licence
• Ability to complete backflow, on-site/soil assessments, and solar/heat pump accreditation within 12 months

How to Apply

To apply, submit the following:

1. Your current resume
2. A document (maximum 2 pages) that addresses each of the Position Success Criteria listed in the Position Description. For each criterion:

• Use headings to identify which criterion you are addressing.
• Provide specific examples that demonstrate your skills, experience, and achievements related to that criterion. (Tip: tell us what you did, how you did it, and what the outcome was).

Important: Applications that do not address the success criterion may not be shortlisted.

Applications close: Sunday, 13 July 2025 at 11:45pm
Apply online at: www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs
For more info, contact Grant Clark on (07) 4688 6239

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.