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INSPIRED BY LIFESTYLE. DRIVEN BY OPPORTUNITY. Vacancy Number ER1601 Position Title Plumbing Technical Officer Employment Status Full Time Department Infrastructure Gold Coast Location Ashmore Depot Award Classification Stream A, Level 4 Salary $83,280.00 - $88,927.00 Hours 36 Hours, 9 Day FortnightThe City of Gold Coast is committed to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that prioritises employee well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Join our progressive organisation and be part of a passionate workforce of forward-thinkers, united by a shared purpose – together we enhance the Gold Coast way of life.
Come on this thrilling journey of transformation and growth, where your passion, skills, and ideas can create a lasting legacy for generations to come. Unlock your full potential amidst an environment that encourages innovation, fosters creativity, and celebrates diversity. Together, let's shape this city into an even more remarkable place to live, work, and play - join the City of Gold Coast today.
How you'll make a difference
The Plumbing Technical Officer provides field-based supervision, technical support, claims review and approval, work inspections and the issue of work to trades staff and contractors and undertakes maintenance duties. Works include but are not limited to: Plumbing, Irrigation, Roofing and Gas.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure that all Council processes and procedures are adhered to.
- Prepare and arrange for rectification of defects and non-conforming works.
- Provide accurate quantity take offs and estimations to customers.
- Be proactive in developing safe work practices and the fostering of a ‘work safe’ culture.
- Utilise initiative to analyse, research and resolve building, trade, technical, operational.
- Process priorities and assign planned & corrective maintenance work requests ensuring they are accurately and correctly translated into work orders.
- Identify and drive efficiencies within planned maintenance activities.
- Participate in the after-hours support system, be included in the emergency call-out roster when requested by your line leader.
Please refer to the attached Position Brief for more information.
What you bring
- Certificate III in Plumbing or Plumbing Occupational Licence
- C Class Driver's Licence
- General Construction Induction Card (White)
- Irrigation and roofing knowledge and experience
What's in it for you?
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We are committed to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that prioritises employee well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. At the City of Gold Coast, you'll enjoy:
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight
- CEO recognition program
- Work with a fun, friendly, supportive team that promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Opportunities to undertake training and upskill
- Uniform, tools and PPE provided
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply
For more information, view the position brief by
Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
Contact Person Adam Allison Contact Number 07) 5581 6125 Closing Date Tuesday, 15th April 2025Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.