Job Description

• From $87,301pa + 12% super (level 3)
• Contract position till 30 June 2027 | Full Time 9 day fortnight, includes RDO
• 4 cadet roles available
• Location: Strathpine – (Please also note while this position location is set, travel is a requirement to other sites and locations within Moreton Bay)

Ready to take your plumbing career in a new direction?

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Cadet Plumbing Inspector and build a rewarding career protecting public health, safety and the environment while continuing to use your valuable trade expertise. We are seeking experienced, Queensland-licensed plumbers and drainers who are looking to transition from hands-on plumbing into a professional inspection and compliance career.

Our Plumbing Inspector Cadetship Program provides a structured development pathway, combining practical on-the-job experience, mentoring and formal training to prepare you for a future career as a Plumbing Inspector. Many participants have successfully progressed into permanent Council positions following completion of the program.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside experienced Plumbing Inspectors, you'll learn how to:

• Assess and approve residential and commercial plumbing and drainage applications.
• Conduct inspections and compliance activities in line with legislative requirements.
• Assess, inspect and monitor on-site sewage treatment facilities.
• Investigate plumbing compliance matters and support enforcement activities where required.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to customers and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Build strong relationships across Council and with industry professionals

What's in it for you?

This is more than a job change. It's an opportunity to develop a long-term professional career while leveraging the skills you've already gained as a licensed plumber.

You'll benefit from:

• Structured technical and professional development.
• On-the-job experience across Business Support, Compliance, Assessment and Field Inspections.
• Dedicated mentoring, coaching and shadowing opportunities.
• Quarterly development conversations and career planning.
• Exposure to a broad range of Council functions and stakeholders.
• A supportive team environment focused on continuous learning and growth.

About you

You're a trade-qualified plumber who is interested in broadening your career and making a meaningful contribution to the community.

You will have:

• A current Queensland Plumber and Drainer Licence (not provisional).
• A current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.
• A White Card, or the ability to obtain one.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A commitment to learning, professional development and continuous improvement.
• A genuine interest in building a career as a Plumbing Inspector.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

As part of our Plumbing Services team, you'll play an important role in ensuring plumbing and drainage work across the region is completed safely, legally and to the required standards. You'll help protect public health, support sustainable communities and contribute to positive outcomes for our growing region.

Take your plumbing experience beyond the tools and start building a new career pathway with City of Moreton Bay.

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.