PLUMBER - Trade Waste Officer

Whitsunday Regional Council; Whitsunday Regional; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

9‑day fortnight

Five weeks annual leave

Personal leave 15 days

17.5% annual leave loading

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Office and field mix

Ongoing training and development

Résumé du poste

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking an experienced plumbing professional transitioning from field work to a technical advisory role across the Whitsunday Region. The role focuses on managing trade waste with businesses, contractors and customers, applying industry knowledge daily without field-heavy hazards.

The ideal candidate will hold a QBCC Plumbing and Drainage Licence, a C Class Driver Licence and White Card, with strong knowledge of Queensland legislation and solid data/records

Qualifications

• Qualified plumber preferred with industry experience.
• Ability to understand and apply Queensland plumbing regulations.
• Sound computer and record-keeping skills.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Trade waste knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Data interpretation

Customer service

Description du poste

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 professional 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

Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace.

Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.