- A varied and challenging role will see the successful applicant be responsible for assessing and inspecting plumbing applications, responding to customer enquiries and investigating customer requests.
- Competitive annual salary commencing at $101,066, plus up to 15% superannuation
- Commuter use of a Council Vehicle
- Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About The Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

Officer Plumbing Inspector - 12 months Fixed Term

Gympie Regional Council is seeking an experienced Plumbing Inspector to join our Plumbing Section for a 12-month fixed term full-time position. Help ensure plumbing work across the community meets the required standards, legislation and codes. Working under the supervision of the Coordinator Plumbing Section, you’ll be responsible for assessing and inspecting plumbing applications, responding to customer enquiries and investigating customer requests. You’ll also contribute to reviewing and improving the section’s policies and procedures.

Remuneration

Annual salary commencing at $101,066, plus up to 15% superannuation

Closing Date

Sunday 6th September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST

What You’ll Bring

- Current Queensland Plumbers and Drainers Licence
- Current Queensland C Class driver licence or above
- Current General Construction Induction (White Card)




- Sound knowledge and experience in plumbing assessment and certification, particularly for Class 1 and 10 buildings
- Working knowledge of the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018, relevant regulations and industry codes
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to prepare transparent reports, correspondence and written instructions
- Ability to work collaboratively within a specialised team
- Good computer literacy

Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications Criteria

- Backflow prevention
- On-site sewerage facilities
- Solar and heat pump systems
- Class 2-9 plumbing applications
- Associate Diploma in Applied Science (Construction Hydraulics) or equivalent

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to take your plumbing experience beyond the tools and play an important role in delivering safe, compliant and quality outcomes for the community.

If you’re an experienced plumbing professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with people and applying your technical knowledge, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer?

- Nine day fortnight
- Access to employee health and well-being programs
- Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
- Long service leave after seven years
- Generous superannuation scheme of up to 15% per cent
- Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
- Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

- Accountability
- Communication
- Customer Service Focused
- Integrity
- Teamwork and Collaboration

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.

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📌 Officer Plumbing Inspections - 12 months Fixed Term (Gympie)
🏢 Gympie Regional Council
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