Plumber - High Rise Residential, Newstead

Panettiere Builders Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Ongoing major Brisbane projects

Supportive team environment

Long-term work

Job summary

Panettiere Builders Pty Ltd in Newstead, Brisbane, seeks an experienced Plumbing Supervisor/Leading Hand for high-rise multi-residential construction. This hands-on leadership role oversees plumbing crews, coordinates on-site activities, and ensures installations meet Australian Standards.

Requirements include 5+ years of commercial plumbing, stack systems knowledge, QLD Plumbing Licence, White Card, and the ability to read hydraulic drawings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years commercial plumbing experience.
• Strong focus on high-rise multi-residential projects.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of stack systems and multi-level hydraulics.
• Regulatory awareness of Australian Standards and QLD plumbing regs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise plumbing crews on high-rise multi-residential projects.
• Install, maintain and oversee hydraulic services (water, sanitary, stormwater, gas where applicable).
• Read and interpret hydraulic drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Plan and coordinate daily site activities in line with construction programmes.
• Maintain productivity while ensuring high-quality workmanship.
• Ensure compliance with site safety and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with site managers, foremen, engineers and other trades.
• Assist with material scheduling and site coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Reading hydraulic drawings

Education

QLD Plumbing Licence

White Card (Construction Induction)

Job description

Plumber - High Rise Residential, Newstead

Experienced Plumbing Supervisor / Leading Hand Highrise Multi Res Plumber

Newstead, Brisbane

Full Time

$180,000 - $200,000 per year (depending on experience)

We are currently seeking a highly skilled anddependable Plumbing Supervisor / Leading Hand Plumber with a strong background in high-rise multi-residential construction to join our team for a high-rise project in Newstead, Brisbane.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong, proven experience overseeing plumbing crews and delivering high-quality hydraulic installations on complex builds.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for leading plumbing works on-site, coordinating crews, and ensuring all installations are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and Australian Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise plumbing crews on high-rise multi-residential construction projects
• Install, maintain and oversee hydraulic services (water, sanitary, stormwater, gas where applicable)
• Read and interpret hydraulic drawings, specifications, and schematics
• Plan and coordinate daily site activities in line with construction programs
• Maintain productivity while ensuring high-quality workmanship
• Ensure compliance with all site safety and regulatory requirements
• Liaise effectively with site managers, foremen, engineers, and other trades
• Assist with material scheduling and site coordination

About You:

• Minimum 5+ years commercial plumbing experience, with a strong focus on high-rise multi-residential projects
• Strong understanding of stack systems, multi-level hydraulics, and services coordination
• Strong ability to read and interpret hydraulic plans and specifications
• Experience working within structured site environments and tight build programs
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards and QLD plumbing regulations
• Strong leadership, communication and coordination skills
• Current QLD Plumbing Licence (mandatory)
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Reliable transport
• Full Australian work rights

Requirements (PPE & Tools):

• PPE: Steel cap boots, hard hat, high-vis, long pants
• Tools: Full plumbing tool kit (hand tools, levels, pipe cutters, drills, etc.)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Ongoing work on major Brisbane projects
• Supportive and professional team environment
• Opportunity for long-term work and career progression into Foreman roles

If you’re an experienced Plumbing Supervisor or Leading HandPlumber ready to take the next step on major projects in Brisbane, we want to hear from you.