Plumbing Inspector x2
Regulatory Services
Hervey Bay

1x Permanent Full Time
1x Temporary Full Time - up until 30 September 2026

Stream A Level 5 - $93,401 = $49.55 per hour 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 for Permanent role.

Please click here to view a full position description for Temporary role.

What you’ll need for success:

• Current Queensland Plumbers and Drainer Licence
• Construction Induction Training (White Card)
• Current Driver’s Licence

What’s nice to have:

• A recognised on-site sewerage design and maintenance qualification
• Service and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices Licence endorsement
• Evaluating and Planning the Installation of Solar and Heat Pump Water Systems
• Testing, Commissioning and Maintaining Thermostatic Mixing Valves

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 Monday 22 September 2025 - 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 (Coordinator Plumbing Inspector) at [email protected].

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.