Plumbing and Drainage Inspector (1832) – Permanent Full Time
About us
The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents. Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 350 people.
Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.
Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.
The Role
Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Plumbing and Drainage Inspector to join its Built Environment Team. The successful candidate will have high level customer service skills and experience supported by proven investigation and resolutions skills and technical decision making for compliance matters relating to drainage works and development applications including concurrence agency assessments for on-site sewerage facilities under the Queensland Plumbing and Drainage Act.
This position is responsible for assisting in the performance of Livingstone Shire Council’s Plumbing and Drainage Certification and compliance services, in accordance with relevant legislation and Council policies in a professional, efficient and confidential manner ensuring the development of good working relationships with all staff and the public.
This position requires the successful candidate to work indoors and operate Council’s business systems and work outdoors conducting plumbing and drainage inspections across the wider region of Livingstone shire.
Mandatory Qualifications, Licences, and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Certificate III in Plumbing and Drainage and substantial demonstrated experience relevant to the role;
- Queensland Plumbing and Drainage Licence;
- Endorsement or ability to obtain an Endorsement on Plumbing and Drainage License for the Maintenance of On-site sewerage facilities;
- Eligibility for membership to the Institute of Plumbing Inspectors Queensland;
- Construction Industry Induction (White Card); and
- Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.
Benefits:
- Salary - $91,114 p/a - QLGIA (Stream A) Level 5;
- Professional Development opportunities;
- 9-day fortnight; and
- Great work environment.
To apply for this position, please address the Selection Criteria, supply a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/ tickets or licences.
Applications close Monday, 14 October 2024 at midnight (AEST).
Livingstone Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer.