Plumbing Coordinator

Vertali APAC Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully equipped company vehicle + phone

Monthly RDO

Job summary

A-Grade Maintenance is seeking a Plumbing Coordinator to lead plumbers and contractors, oversee daily operations, and ensure safety, compliance, and quality across metropolitan and regional Victoria sites. The role includes on‑call roster duties and active participation in project delivery.

You will work with a hands‑on leadership style, manage scheduling, quotes, and WIP reporting, and monitor OH&S standards while maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered plumber is essential.
• 1–2 years of team leadership in plumbing preferred.
• White Card and a valid driver’s license required.
• Strong OH&S knowledge and risk management experience.
• Experience with maintenance and commercial plumbing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate plumbers and contractors to complete projects safely and on schedule.
• Assign daily tasks, provide operations support, and drive team performance.
• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure safety compliance and PPE use.
• Prepare plumbing quotes and assist with job scheduling and WIP reporting.
• Manage material orders, purchases, and supplier invoices.
• Use systems to track progress, update records, and report status.
• Ensure plumbing certificates are completed and uploaded to systems.
• Inspect worksites and escalate issues to maintain quality.
• Enforce OH&S standards and conduct risk assessments.
• Maintain the Works Plant Register and identify process improvements.

Skills

Qualified and Registered Plumber

Team leadership experience

OH&S knowledge

Excellent communicator

White Card

Valid driver's license

Tools

Fergus

Microsoft Office

Job description

Step up and lead the charge in delivering excellence across plumbing maintenance and project works. A-Grade Maintenance is seeking a dedicated Plumbing Coordinator to join our expanding team in this full-time, 12-month fixed-term role, with the view for extension.

About Us

We're a leading maintenance company based in Melbourne's Western Suburbs.

Our skilled team covers carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance — all committed to safety, quality, and service excellence.

We partner with major government clients and well-known brands across Victoria, delivering high-quality maintenance and trade services that make a real impact.

Some recent clients include Melbourne Olympic Park Precinct, Australia Post, VSBA, and Melbourne Airport.

About the Role

As Plumbing Coordinator, you'll take a hands‑on leadership role, overseeing plumbers and contractors, managing daily operations, and ensuring all work meets safety, compliance, and quality standards.

This role involves working across multiple client sites in metropolitan and regional Victoria, participating in a management on‑call roster. Flexibility, proactive leadership, and leading by example are essential.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate plumbers and contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

• Assign daily tasks, provide operational support, and drive team performance.

• Conduct regular on‑site inspections to ensure compliance with safety protocols and correct use of PPE and equipment.

• Carry out site inspections and prepare plumbing quotes for client approval.

• Assist the Operations Manager with job scheduling, workflow planning, and Work in Progress (WIP) reporting.

• Manage ordering of plumbing materials and services and handle purchase orders and invoices.

• Use A-Grade's systems to monitor job progress, maintain accurate records, and provide timely project updates.

• Ensure all plumbing compliance certificates are completed and uploaded to relevant systems.

• Inspect worksites to verify quality and escalate issues as necessary.

• Enforce Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) standards, conducting audits and risk assessments.

• Perform audits on Job Safety Analysis and Pre‑Start Checklists to confirm compliance.

• Maintain the Works Plant Register.

• Identify and implement improvements to enhance team efficiency, safety, and project delivery.

What You'll Bring

• Qualified and Registered Plumber

• Minimum 1-2 years of team leadership experience in a plumbing environment

• Experience in maintenance and commercial plumbing highly desirable

• White Card and valid driver's license for site travel

• Strong knowledge of OH&S and risk management

• Tech‑savvy with experience in systems like Fergus (or similar) & Microsoft Office

• Excellent communicator, able to keep clients and internal teams aligned and informed

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Fully equipped company vehicle + phone + laptop

• Monthly RDO

Why A-Grade?

We're a growing business with a close‑knit team and big ambitions. Here, you'll have real autonomy, the chance to make a difference, and ongoing support to succeed.