- Full Time / Fixed term role for a 6‑month period
- Salary: $76,302 - $85,765 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
- 35 hours per week / Monday to Friday
- Nowra Administration Building, 36 Bridge Road, Nowra
- Closure date: Sunday, 5 July 2026 (at midnight)
About the Role
This position would Ideally suit a semi-retired Plumber or one with an interest in exploring the regulatory and compliance aspects of the plumbing industry. While the position does not involve hands-on Plumbing work, a solid understanding of Plumbing practices is essential.
The Trade Waste Inspector is responsible for inspecting, assessing, and investigating liquid trade waste discharges and backflow prevention installation requirements to protect public health and safety, the environment and Council's water/wastewater infrastructure and assets. Reporting directly to the Lead - Regulatory & Trade Waste, the main focus of this position is to:
- Ensure high level of environmental and operational compliance.
- Inspect and assess new and existing premises with the aim of issuing approvals for trade waste generators.
- Inspect, assess, and approve installation of backflow prevention devices for compliance with the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA), relevant Australian Standards and Council Policies.
- Inspect, assess, and approve installations of liquid trade waste pre-treatment facilities for compliance with relevant legislation, Australian Standards and Council Policies.
- Undertake field monitoring programs for trade waste generators ensuring compliance with the discharger's approval conditions.
- Investigate reports of illegal or unusual discharges in Council's sewerage system and take appropriate action in accordance with Council's Liquid Trade Waste Policy and other relevant legislation.
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
- Trade qualification, licensed Plumber
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
- Proof of right to work in Australia e.g. Australian permanent residency, Citizenship or VISA
- Sound working knowledge of the Plumbing Code of Australia, the AS3500 standards and their application to liquid trade waste pre-treatment equipment and backflow prevention requirements
- High level of public liaison and communication skills including ability to build rapport with trade waste customers.
Our ideal candidate will possess good knowledge of the function of water and sewerage reticulation and treatment systems as well as potential trade waste impacts on the environment and treatment systems
How to Apply
To apply, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and responding to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement. For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
- This position involves maintaining an inspection schedule while also addressing internal and external customer requests for. How would you efficiently manage your time to ensure schedules and deadlines met?
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.
Applications Close: Sunday, 5 July 2026 (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Michele Astill - Lead - Regulatory & Trade Waste - 02 4429 3113
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants with disability can request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.
