Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future!
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
9-day fortnight
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations.
Personal and professional development courses
Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport.
4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
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.
About the team:
Located in the Planning and Regulation Department, the City Inspectorate Branch is responsible for enforcement of the City's standards and local laws, across building community, public safety and environmental health compliance to protect the safety and amenity for the City's residents and visitors. The Development Compliance Business unit is responsible for ensuring that any building works across the City are compliant with relevant legislation and approvals.
About your new role:
You will provide an efficient inspectorial, investigative, and advisory services in relation to on-site sewerage facility installations, ensuring adherence to the QLD Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018, QLD Plumbing and Wastewater Code and AS3500. You will protect the community from potentially harmful, illegal and/or substandard installations.
Key responsibilities include:
You will audit all types of on-site sewerage facilities (OSSF) including on private properties and some Council facilities.
Physically auditing the operations of any facility to confirm compliance, including taking samples and measurements internal of the plant.
Investigate complaints where a comprehensive report will be required to explain breaches/non-compliant issues.
Gather evidence and compile a report that identifies all non-compliant issues.
We're looking for people who have:
You will hold a current QBCC Drainers licence with an on-site sewerage facility endorsement to service treatment plants.
You will have extensive experience in on-site sewerage facilities including design, legislation (Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 & QLD Plumbing and Waste Water Code), operations, physically auditing the operations of any facility to confirm compliance, including taking samples and measurements internal of the plant.
You will have the experience to investigate complaints, gather evidence and compile a report that identifies all non-compliant issues that may be present and how to rectify these issues to gain compliance.
Proven interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, particularly in the writing of technical reports.
You will have excellent customer service, the confidence and knowledge to educate customers in the efficient operations of an OSSF both face to face and on the phone.
How to apply
For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. 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 need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email ******
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: Tony White
Closing Date: Tuesday 12th November 2024
Please 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.
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