Plumbing Surveyor/Graduate

We are looking for a suitably qualified experienced Plumbing Surveyor or Graduate Plumbing Surveyor to join the Building and Plumbing team.  You will be required to act as a permit authority, assess and issue permits and deal with plumbing compliance matters as they relate to Council’s obligations under the Building Act 2016.

The successful applicant will have:

• A sound understanding and experience of the Building Act 2016 and associated regulations and be proficient in interpreting and assess working drawings against relevant legislation.


• Well-developed problem-solving skills and a commitment to offering quality customer service.

Qualifications required: 

• Certificate III or IV in Plumbing and hold a current Tasmanian Plumbing Licence.

Position Hours: Full-Time, 75 hours fortnight.  To attract the right candidate the hours for these positions are negotiable and requests for flexibility are welcomed. 

Salary range: $81,525.16 to $100,537.63 plus superannuation

For further information on this position, contact James Sawford, Plumbing Surveyor on (03) 6216 6800.

GCC Employee benefits:

• 15% superannuation (OTE)


• 9 day fortnight (RDO) with full time positions


• Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021


• Free parking


• Corporate Banking Benefits


• Corporate discounts on gym membership


• Corporate offers on Private Health Insurance


• Flexible Working Arrangements


• Paid Parental Leave


• Learning & Development opportunities


• Annual wage increases


• Mind Body Spirit Committee (Values, Health & Wellbeing, Social functions)


• Access to Employee Assistance Program services

How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. 

To be considered for this role, all applicants must:

• Address the key selection criteria in the Position Description


• Provide a current Resume


• A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 1 December 2024