Plumbing Inspector

Hervey Bay - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 09-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Plumbing Inspector

Regulatory Services
Temporary Full Time - up until 30 September 2026

Hervey Bay

Stream A Level 5 - $93401 (full time equivalent) / $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 clickhere to view a full position description.

What youll need for success:

Current Queensland Plumbers and Drainer Licence
Construction Induction Training (White Card)
Current Drivers Licence

Whats 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 Wednesday 26 November- 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

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Plumbing InspectorRegulatory ServicesTemporary Full Time - up until 30 September 2026Hervey BayStream A Level 5 - $93401 (full time equivalent) / $49.55 per hour plus superannuation 9-day fortnightAt Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our p...