Plumbing and Drainage Officer

Ballina Shire Council; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Ballina Shire Council is seeking a Plumbing and Drainage Officer to regulate installations across the Shire. The role combines field inspections, regulatory duties and expert technical assessment to support public health and environmental outcomes.

Reporting to the Coordinator Building Services, you will assess applications, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with AS 3500, the NSW Plumbing Code, and BASIX requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Plumbing and Drainage as required by regulator.
• Proven knowledge of AS 3500 and NSW Plumbing Code of Practice.
• Experience inspecting and regulating plumbing & drainage installations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections and regulate plumbing and drainage installations in the Council area.
• Oversee Onsite Wastewater Management Systems (OWMS).
• Assess and determine plumbing, drainage and OWMS applications; provide expert technical advice.
• Combine field inspections, regulatory duties and customer service to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Plumbing & Drainage

Australian Standards 3500

NSW Plumbing Code

Field experience as tradesperson

BASIX understanding

Regulatory knowledge

Customer service

Education

Plumbing & Drainage qualification or related field

Job description

About Us

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

About The Role

We are offering a great opportunity for an appropriately qualified and experienced individual to contribute to the regulation of plumbing and drainage installations in the Council area.

Council’s Plumbing and Drainage Officers play an important role in protecting public health, the environment and the community by ensuring plumbing and drainage works across the Shire are appropriately assessed, inspected and regulated.

Reporting to the Coordinator Building Servies, this role is responsible for undertaking inspections and regulating plumbing and drainage installations, as well as overseeing Onsite Wastewater Management Systems (OWMS).

A key aspect of the role will be to assess and determine plumbing, drainage and new OWMS applications, providing expert technical advice to support the effective delivery of Council’s plumbing and drainage services.

This is a varied role that combines field inspections, technical assessment, regulatory responsibilities and customer service, providing an opportunity to use your experience and knowledge to achieve positive outcomes for both the community and the environment.

Council will consider both part time and full time working arrangements, and will discuss preferred working arrangements with shortlisted candidates at interview stage.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Qualifications in Plumbing and Drainage or related field as required by the plumbing regulator.
• Proven thorough knowledge of Australian Standard 3500, NSW Plumbing Code of Practice.
• Demonstrated field experience as a plumbing and drainage tradesperson.
• Demonstrated understanding of all plumbing and drainage installations including water, rainwaters, sewers, septic tanks, fire services and on site non-sewered wastewater management facilities.
• Proven ability to understand and assess hydraulic details for compliance and relevant legislation.
• Proven understanding of Building Sustainability Index (BASIX).

The rewards

• A full time salary range of $87,600 to $111,600 per annum (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
• Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options.
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 2 October 2026

Contact

David Tyler | Coordinator Building Services | 02 6686 1433