Ready to Get Off the Tools but Stay in the Industry?
If you're an experienced plumber looking for the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to move away from the physical demands of plumbing while still using their technical knowledge and industry experience every day. You'll work across the Whitsunday Region helping businesses, contractors, and customers manage trade waste effectively, without spending your days under houses, in trenches, or on construction sites.
What You'll Be Doing
No two days are the same. You will:
- Visit businesses and industrial sites across the region
- Assess and approve trade waste applications
- Inspect grease arrestors and other treatment systems
- Investigate and resolve trade waste issues
- Assist customers with practical trade waste solutions
- Collect and interpret field data and samples
- Monitor trade waste systems and infrastructure
- Manage records, permits and customer information
What we offer:
- Get off the tools but keep using your trade knowledge
- Enjoy a 9-day fortnight and excellent work-life balance
- Enjoy a mix of office and field work
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- 5 weeks Annual Leave
- 15 Days Personal Leave
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
About You
You may be a qualified plumber looking for a career change, someone wanting to move into a technical advisory role, or an industry qualified wanting to broaden your experience.
You'll bring
- Current QBCC Plumbing and Drainage Licence
- Current C Class Driver Licence
- White Card
- Strong knowledge of QLD legislation (Plumbing & Drainage Act, WS&S; Act, NCC, QPW Code)
- Sound computer and record-keeping skills
Join the team:
To view the position description please click on the job attachments tab above. To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button above. For any further information regarding this role, please contact a member of our Human Resources Operations team on (07) 4945 0***.
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