Plumbing Compliance Officer (4365.02)

Group and Team: City Compliance group, Permits Team. 
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $91,138 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

About the role

The role is responsible for the provision of support to the Council with plumbing approvals, compliance issues, enforcement processes, statutory advice, and assisting in the management of effective service delivery.

Role accountabilities include:

• Investigate and report on plumbing compliance matters, including conducting research and undertaking enforcement actions pursuant to the Building Act 2016.
• Provide advice and technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders relating to plumbing compliance and the plumbing approval processes.
• Review and report on schedules of maintenance for plumbing work or plumbing installations in accordance with the requirement of the Building Act 2016.
• Investigate plumbing compliance and respond to requests for approvals under the Strata Titles Act 1998.
• Provide high level support to the Permit Authority to ensure achievement of legislative requirements and to facilitate administration of the Building Act 2016 including monitoring legislative change and ensuring business and system processes and procedures reflect legislative requirements. 

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description Plumbing Compliance Officer

About you

Are you a confident and capable individual with a strong background in plumbing compliance? Do you have a passion for contributing to safe and lawful development across the municipality? If so, we want you on our team with the following qualifications and experience.

• Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance) or equivalent or Certificate III in Plumbing, Certificate III in Roof Plumbing or equivalent and/or significant industry or other relevant experience.
• Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Substantial experience in the interpretation and application of relevant legislation including the Building Act 2016, associated regulations and a comprehensive knowledge of that National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards.
• Well-developed computer skills including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and proven ability to prepare reports and general correspondence.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements
• A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you're passionate about contributing to safe and lawful development across the municipality and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Trent Harvey, Principal Permits Officer, on 03 6238 2454 or email trent.harvey@hobartcity.com.au

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Thursday 31 July 2025.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.