Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.
The role
As a Plumbing & Infrastructure Inspector, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping safe, reliable and high-quality infrastructure across the MidCoast region. You’ll be out in the field conducting statutory inspections, providing trusted technical advice, and ensuring plumbing and infrastructure works meet legislative standards and best-practice requirements.
Working closely with contractors, consultants, developers and internal teams, you’ll help guide projects from the ground up supporting compliant construction, problem-solving on site, and outcomes that stand the test of time. This is a great opportunity to use your expertise to make a real, visible impact on the communities you serve.
Key Responsibilities
• Undertake delegated regulatory functions under the NSW Plumbing & Drainage Act 2011, including inspections of plumbing and drainage works for compliance with the Plumbing Code of Australia and relevant standards.
• Inspect developer-provided water supply and sewerage assets to ensure they meet Council and industry requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to contractors, consultants and internal teams to promote compliant, high-quality infrastructure outcomes.
• Review and advise on hydraulic and infrastructure designs for suitability and compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong professional networks to stay updated on industry trends, standards and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of Council’s development-related standards, procedures and policies.
• Prepare clear and accurate documentation, reports and correspondence relating to plumbing, drainage and infrastructure matters.
What you'll bring
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, drainage, water and sewerage infrastructure standards.
• Experience conducting regulatory inspections within the plumbing or water services sector.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide clear technical guidance.
• A commitment to safety, compliance and delivering quality outcomes for the community.
• The ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
Relevant qualifications, accreditations and experience in plumbing, hydraulic services, water services or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
What we offer?
We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more.
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Salary: Commencing salary circa $74,750 p.a. - $82,200. p.a. plus superannuation.
A vehicle arrangement will be made with the successful candidate for this role. Council will provide you with a leaseback vehicle for an annual fee calculated as 20% of the gross purchase price. This is a fully maintained vehicle for both business and full private use with no additional expenses in normal use.
Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Tenure: Full Time - Fixed-Term (2 year contract)
Closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11.30 pm.
What to Expect During the Recruitment Process
Candidates progressing through the recruitment process can expect the following steps:
- Written Application – Provide your current CV and respond to the application questions, ensuring your answers are aligned with the key requirements and responsibilities of the role.
- Interview – Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview to further discuss their experience and suitability for the role. Any second round interviews will be held face-to-face.
- Post-Interview Assessments – Selected candidates may be required to complete technical assessments and/or psychosocial evaluations relevant to the role.
- Reference Checks – Final stage candidates will be asked to provide professional references to support their application.
Each step is designed to ensure a fair, thorough, and respectful selection process. We appreciate your time and effort at every stage.
Want to know more?
Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Lorenzo Sposito, Coordinator Water Development and Assessment, who is the hiring manager for this role. Lorenzo can be reached on (02) 7955 7284 or at lorenzo.sposito@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Human Resources Officer, who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.brpoadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply:
- When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
- Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
- You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
- Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
- Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
- We will be in touch via email.
Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.
Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.
Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.
About the MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.
Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.