Plumbing Officer

Council Jobs; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free gym and wellness centre

Award winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking an experienced Plumbing Officer for a temporary full-time, hybrid role at the South Regional Business Centre (Yeerongpilly). You will inspect sanitary plumbing, water supply and drainage, issue permits, maintain compliance records and provide technical guidance to customers.

The position emphasises field inspections (about 80%), reporting, and issuing action notices to ensure adherence to legislation.

Qualifications

• Previous plumbing and drainage experience.
• Experience applying plumbing and drainage legislation in commercial and domestic environments is highly regarded.
• Strong problem-solving and practical solution skills.
• Ability to build relationships and make informed decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using computer systems and software packages.
• Willingness to participate in cross-training to expand skills.
• Valid Queensland Plumber and Drainer License is a must.
• Class C Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of plumbing and drainage installations on private and government properties.
• Issue permits and maintain compliance records.
• Provide technical advice to customers and council staff.
• Prepare inspection reports and issue action notices when needed.
• Issue inspection certificates and communicate defects clearly.
• Perform substantial fieldwork (approximately 80%) and maintain strong customer relations.

Skills

Plumbing & drainage

Legislation knowledge

Problem solving

Relationship building

Communication skills

Computer systems

Team collaboration

License compliance

Tools

Office software

Job description

Personnel Area: City Planning Economic and Development Services

Branch: Development Services

Salary Range:Band 5 ($95,346-$108,078)+ Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time (Hybrid)

Duration: Up to 24 months (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed).

Location: South Regional Business Centre (Yeerongpilly)

Our Business

City Planning Economic (CPEDS) makes the future of the city happen. Our purpose is to help create a future Brisbane, embracing its qualities and shaping the city’s unique identity.

Our Branch

Development Services facilitates high-quality, sustainable development outcomes for Brisbane, through efficient and professional development assessment and management processes, systems and practices.

The Role

Are you an experienced plumber with either commercial, domestic plumbing experience, or both?

Ready to take the next step and learn legislation while conducting inspections?

We are seeking a Plumbing Officer to join our team, ensuring that all sanitary plumbing, water supply, and drainage installations comply with Plumbing and Drainage Legislation.

In this role, you will conduct inspections on both private and government properties, issue permits, maintain compliance records, and provide technical advice to internal and external customers.

Your responsibilities will include preparing reports, inspecting installed plumbing installations, issuing inspectioncertificates, and issuing action notices to ensure adherence to legislation.

This role involves significant fieldwork (80%), where you will independently conduct inspections and maintain strong customer relationships, providing clear communication about plumbing defects and necessary actions.

With cross-training opportunities, you will have the chance to expand your skills and develop your career further.

Key Accountabilities:

• lead by example in delivering excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• collaborate with team leaders to set performance standards and receive regular feedback for continuous improvement
• inspect plumbing and drainage installations, issue permits, and ensure compliance with legislation and council policies
• prepare reports, and issue action notices when necessary
• provide technical advice to customers and support ongoing professional development in plumbing.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• previous experience in plumbing and drainage
• experience applying plumbing and drainage legislation in both commercial and domestic plumbing environments will be highly regarded
• strong problem-solving skills and the ability to come up with practical solutions in both settings
• proven experience in building relationships and making informed decisions
• a quick learner with the ability to maintain a good understanding of Council processes and policies
• excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• proficiency in using computer systems and software packages
• the ability to contribute to team discussions and accept constructive feedback to improve performance
• valid Queensland Plumber and Drainer License is a must
• class C Driver’s License.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions

This role may require a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Gema Santos on 7 3178 1863.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 22 October 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue)in a way that puts the public interestfirst.Maintainingemployment outside Council does notpreclude you from being considered for roles within Council.