PLUMBING INSPECTOR

Best suited for: Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, Subclass 485/491/191 visa holders holders seeking local government career experience in a regional Queensland city of Tawoomba nicknamed "The Garden City," famous for its annual Carnival of Flowers, parks, and panoramic mountain views.

About This Opportunity

Stepping off the tools and into a regulatory compliance, building development, and civil infrastructure pathway within local government offers an exceptional environment for licensed trade professionals to secure high-impact technical tenure in Australia. Based in the booming Toowoomba CBD of regional Queensland, this permanent full-time position provides a powerful platform to apply hands-on plumbing expertise to major civic builds, protect community health, and govern statutory infrastructure codes. It represents an ideal career pivot for an experienced plumber, drainage contractor, or hydraulic compliance specialist looking to build long-term public sector prestige while securing a premium, balanced lifestyle.

Job Summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a practical, solutions-focused plumbing industry professional to join their Development Infrastructure & Growth branch in the critical role of Plumbing Inspector. Tasked with supporting the region's massive construction pipeline—including the new Toowoomba Hospital development and key 2032 Olympic infrastructure projects—the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing plumbing permit applications and conducting rigorous on-site compliance inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing and drainage installations. Operating within a highly collaborative team, this role serves as an authoritative technical liaison for builders, plumbers, and regional developers.

• Employer Name: Toowoomba Regional Council
• Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
• Desirable Education Level: Trade Certificate in Plumbing & Drainage (Licensed or Certificated Plumber status), with a strong commitment to completing mandatory regulatory inspector accreditations within 12 months of deployment
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Employment Location: Toowoomba CBD, Queensland, Australia
• Estimated Salary: AUD $86,950 – $98,910 Gross per Annum (Plus up to 12.65% employer superannuation matching, structural salary sacrificing benefits, and competitive award allowances)
• Application Deadline: 29 June 2026

Who This Role May Suit

• Qualified, experienced commercial or residential plumbers looking to step away from repetitive physical labor and endless weekend overtime into a structured, professional corporate framework.
• Onshore temporary visa holders (Subclasses 485, 491, or 191) focused on anchoring a verified, long-term technical compliance or infrastructure career history within regional Queensland.
• Clear, authoritative communicators who take pride in maintaining high standards of public safety and enjoy providing clear, practical guidance to field contractors.
• Onshore applicants possessing immediate, unrestricted, and fully valid legal authorization to operate within the domestic Australian labor sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, review, and process formal plumbing and drainage permit applications in strict accordance with local policies and state laws.
• Conduct structured on-site regulatory inspections of active plumbing and drainage works to verify hydraulic compliance and structural safety.
• Provide highly practical technical advice, interpretation of codes, and constructive guidance to licensed plumbers, builders, and community stakeholders.
• Identify, document, and proactively manage non-compliant site works, issuing formal rectifications or compliance logs where necessary.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, evidence files, and official corporate compliance documentation to legal standards.
• Contribute actively to continuous improvement initiatives and localized regulatory code updates within the inspectorate team.

Skills & Requirements

• Substantial, hands-on practical plumbing and drainage industry experience backed by a robust understanding of modern building processes.
• Working knowledge of standard plumbing and drainage legislation, National Construction Codes (NCC), and Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3500 series).
• Must possess a valid General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or show the immediate capacity to secure one prior to formal induction.
• Must hold a current, unencumbered Australian 'C' Class Driver’s License to enable solo field inspection site visits.
• Capacity and willingness to successfully obtain all necessary local government compliance inspector accreditations within the initial 12 months of employment.
• Prior exposure to municipal operations, building surveying, or regulatory frameworks is highly regarded but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Highly attractive trade-transition salary scale backed by stable municipal funding and up to 12.65% employer superannuation matching.
• Excellent lifestyle-balanced working layout featuring a structured 9-day fortnight template with zero mandatory weekend rosters or erratic overtime.
• Extensive access to corporate salary sacrificing options to maximize personal superannuation, asset building, or vehicle considerations.
• Corporate access to the Fitness Passport program and supplementary regional health provider discount schedules.
• Broad employer-sponsored professional development tracks, ongoing technical certifications, and formal inspection cross-training.
• Comprehensive psychological, health, and lifestyle tracking via the Council's free, confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Important Applicant Information

• Applicants must hold valid, unrestricted legal working rights within Australia at the absolute time of application processing.
• Workplace Environment Note: This role effectively bridges corporate office processing with dynamic field inspections, requiring movement across active construction sites and varied outdoor climates.
• Fast-Track Shortlisting Alert: Toowoomba Regional Council evaluates and shortlists incoming candidate profiles progressively during the live advertising period. Early submission of documents is highly recommended.
• Please note: The employer indicated that onshore or offshore sponsorship not available for this vacancy.

Required Application Documents:

• A detailed, current professional resume highlighting your trade background, licensing history, technical project exposure, and active references.
• A targeted cover letter concisely outlining your practical plumbing experience and your core motivations for transitioning into a local government inspectorate track.

Eligible applicants include:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens
• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders
• Any onshore temporary residents with legal, active Australian work rights.

About The Employer

Toowoomba Regional Council services a thriving regional population of over 178,500 and manages a robust public workforce of approximately 1,600 staff. As Australia's second-largest inland city, the region acts as a primary commercial and infrastructure gateway for Southwest Queensland and Northwest New South Wales, boldly driving multi-billion dollar healthcare, transportation, and green-space developments while consistently ranking as one of the nation's most liveable, family-friendly destinations.

Applicant Safety Reminder

• You must possess valid work rights to be employed in Australia.
• Never send funds to secure an interview or a job offer.
• Do not share banking or credit card details to anyone.
• Always cross-check employer credentials before accepting any job proposal.

Original Source: Toowoomba Regional Council Careers Portal - Vacancy Ref: 2256