Plumbing and Drainage Officer

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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.

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Position

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

Reporting to the Coordinator Building Services, this senior position is responsible for providing high level technical advice to the Section to effectively provide plumbing and drainage services, including on-site sewage management, to Council to meet statutory, environmental and community needs. You will undertake the assessment and determination of plumbing and drainage applications, and conduct inspections to ensure compliance of installations throughout the Shire.

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.
• Proven thorough knowledge of Australian Standard 3500, NSW Plumbing Code of Practice.
• Demonstrated extensive field experience as a plumbing and drainage tradesman.
• Demonstrated thorough 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).
• Demonstrated skills and ability to effectively coordinate staff.

The rewards

• A full time salary range of $87,700 to $100,700 per annum (plus 11% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• 19 day month working arrangement (applicable to full time staff only).
• Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
• 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.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 26 April 2024

Contact

David Tyler | Coordinator Building Services  | 02 6686 1433

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