Plumbing Inspector / Surveyor

Part-Time – 3 Days per Week
Band 4 – Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Enterprise Agreement
Salary – $103,707 FTE ($66,373 pro rata) plus 18.5% Superannuation
Location – Triabunna, Tasmania

Build a rewarding career while enjoying the lifestyle of Tasmania’s beautiful East Coast.

Glamorgan Spring Bay Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Plumbing Inspector/Surveyor to join our Planning and Development team. This role plays an important part in protecting public health, ensuring compliance with plumbing legislation and standards, and safeguarding Council’s reticulated hydraulic infrastructure.

This is a great opportunity to use your trade knowledge and regulatory skills in a role that offers professional independence, variety in your day-to-day work, and the opportunity to contribute to the local community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director Planning and Development, this role is responsible for plumbing inspections, compliance assessment, investigation and enforcement functions in accordance with the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations 2016, National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing plumbing applications for compliance with legislation and standards
• Conducting plumbing inspections and compliance audits
• Investigating complaints and undertaking enforcement where required
• Acting under delegation as an Authorised Officer / Permit Authority
• Maintaining statutory registers and accurate electronic records
• Providing advice and information to the public, contractors and industry professionals
• Supporting customer enquiries relating to plumbing and regulatory services
• Working both independently and as part of a collaborative team

About You

You are a qualified and experienced plumbing professional who is looking to move into, or continue working in, a regulatory role where you can apply your technical knowledge in a practical and community-focused environment.

You will bring:

• Strong knowledge of plumbing and drainage systems and relevant legislation
• The ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Confidence to make informed decisions and work independently
• Well-developed communication and customer service skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to compliance and enforcement

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years relevant trade experience
• Current registration as an Advanced Registered Sanitary Plumber
• Working knowledge of the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations 2016, NCC and AS/NZS 3500
• Current driver’s licence
• Certificate IV in Government (Statutory Compliance) or willingness to obtain

Desirable:

• Registered Backflow Prevention Plumber
• Ability to act as Permit Authority
• Basic drafting experience
• Certificate IV Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance)

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to secure a part-time professional role on Tasmania’s East Coast, offering an excellent work-life balance in one of the most beautiful coastal regions in Australia.

Council offers 18.5% superannuation, which is above the Government Guarantee. The additional 6.5% superannuation component may be taken as salary if the successful candidate elects to do so.

You will be part of a small, supportive and collaborative Council where your work makes a real difference to the community.

For further information about this position, please contact Mr James Bonner, Acting Director Planning and Development, on (03) 6256 4777, 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (not including public holidays).

Pre-employment checks, including referee checks and a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing), will be required.

Application Package – Plumbing Inspector / Surveyor 

Applications close: Sunday  19 April 2026