Overview
Regulatory Services – Temporary Full Time, 12 months from appointment. Location: Hervey Bay. Stream A Level 5 – $97,137 plus superannuation. + 9-day fortnight.
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What We Are Looking For
If you are a qualified plumber looking to step off the tools, consider this exciting opportunity! As a Plumbing Inspector, you will play a crucial role in administering and enforcing statutory requirements related to plumbing and drainage installations within the building industry. Another important focus of this role is building strong, cooperative working relationships with the community and business owners. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, independence, technical proficiency, and a focus on safety and compliance. If you have the required licence, please consider joining our team.
What Your Day Will Look Like
* Assessing and issuing of Compliance Permits for plumbing and drainage work to ensure compliance with the provision of relevant Acts, Regulations and Council policy and within legislated time frames.
* Provide accurate and timely information and advice to owners, contractors, consultants, tradesmen etc.
* Independently inspect works in progress for compliance with the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019.
* Investigating and reporting on illegal plumbing and drainage matters.
Please click here to view a full position description.
What You'll Need For Success
* Certificate III (AQF Level 3) in Plumbing
* Valid class C or CA driver licence (provisional or open) to drive a vehicle in Queensland
* Current Queensland Plumbers and Drainer licence issued by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission
* Construction Induction Training (White Card)
What's Nice To Have
* Licence endorsement for on-site sewerage design and maintenance
* Licence endorsement for solar and heat pump water systems
* Licence endorsement Service and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices
* Licence endorsement for thermostatic mixing valves
We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.
Benefits Of Working With Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.
What We Offer
* Values based culture
* Employee discount shopping program
* Professional development
* Flexible working arrangements including work from home
* Study assistance program
* Novated leasing
* 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
* Paid maternity and paternity leave
* Paid emergency services leave
* Uniform subsidy
* Years of service rewards
Apply Now
Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 13 May 2026. This is subject to change pending qualified applications received.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Jason Hinds at Jason.Hinds@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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