* Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9-day fortnight)
* Relevant plumbing/drainage licences and endorsements.
* LGO3 -5 ($71,806 - $90,825 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision:
A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose:
Grow Townsville
Our Values:
Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About The Role
This position is responsible for assessing plumbing and drainage applications, inspecting installed works, and investigating related complaints to ensure compliance with permit conditions and legislative requirements. The role operates under the direction of the Senior Plumbing Inspectors and the guidance of the Functional Lead – Hydraulics and Building Assessment.
You will work within a collaborative team that includes Plumbing Inspectors, Senior Plumbing Inspectors, Functional Lead, Coordinator Hydraulics, and the Team Manager – Planning Assessment. The role also engages with a broader multidisciplinary group encompassing infrastructure, social planning, heritage, urban design, and open space planning. Effective collaboration is essential to support informed land use decisions.
Strong communication and negotiation skills are critical, as the position involves liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve balanced and sustainable land use outcomes for the City.
About You
Our ideal applicant will have the ability to provide sound technical advice to licensees, builders, the development industry, Council departments, the public and other stakeholders on plumbing and drainage related matters. You will have a sound working knowledge of the Plumbing and Drainage Act and Regulations with an understanding of related legislation, including the Local Government Act, Building Act, Environmental Protection Act, Water Act, Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act, Workplace Health and Safety Act and prescribed parts of the Queensland Development Code.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Geoff Woodall (Coordinator Hydraulics) on or via email at
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday 14 December 2025
What We Offer
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Up to 5 weeks annual leave
* Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact
or phone for a confidential discussion.
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