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Level 7 $128,077- $136,891 pa (PSCSAA 2022)
Permanent - Full Time
Cannington
2024-03-01 4:00 PM
Plumbing Inspection Manager
(MIS23269 and MIS19043)
Permanent Appointment
We have two permanent positions in our Plumbing Inspectorate Branch
Are you a passionate leader who would like to lead a team in the Government sector?
About the role
As Plumbing Inspection Manager, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for leading and managing a team of plumbing inspectors and provides professional/technical advice on these activities when required. In addition, the role contributes to other Branch initiatives including the integration of planning, risk management and stakeholder engagement. The role involves travel within the state as required.
Your professional/technical advice and experience in managing the team including physical, human and financial resources will be key to your success in this role.
You will bring to the role/team your ability to liaise with internal and external customers to ensure appropriate service delivery and improvement needs and expectations are met.
About us
The Department supports a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry, energy and resources sector. We lead with integrity, deliver on commitments, strive for excellence, and look for better ways of doing things.
Underlying everything we do are our values of being respectful, responsive, forward-thinking, transparent, fair, and ethical – these are driven by our staff who make us a success.
To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit , and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on .
Where will you work?
This position is located in , offering an excellent opportunity to escape the city and enjoy the benefits of this location. Situated near a shopping centre with various food and entertainment options, you can enjoy the convenience and amenities available nearby.
Commuting to the office is made easy with excellent accessibility via public transport. The Armadale/Thornlie rail line is closed for upgrades and replacement bus services are in operation.
Within the office premises, you’ll find a café with friendly staff, serving great coffee and offering a selection of healthy lunch choices. The office itself is light and open plan, with breakout areas, spacious meeting rooms and multiple kitchen areas. Additionally, you’ll have access to onsite lifestyle facilities, including secure bike storage, fully equipped change rooms, personal lockers or consider a discounted membership at the nearby Cannington Leisureplex a short walk away.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a team player with a proven leadership and management skills to manage a technical team.
What does a typical day look like?
You will be expected to manage a high-performing team of plumbing inspectors, develop plans and management tools to inspect a wide-range of plumbing work in all of Western Australia, provide a senior plumbing investigator technical advice and resources, report compliance data to the Plumbers Licensing Board and provide the Chief Gas and Plumbing Inspector with regular updates.
Need further information?
To learn more about the role, please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached. If you have any questions about the role itself to help tailor your application, please contact Adam Crowle, Chief Gas and Plumbing Inspector on (08) 9222 3131.
How to apply
To apply for this position, click ‘Apply for Job’ at the bottom of this page and complete the online application form.
A detailed covering letter and resume outlining your work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than 4 pages, addressing the following points:
- A Licensed Plumbing Contractor in water supply plumbing work, sanitary plumbing work and drainage plumbing work.
- Certificate IV in Government Investigations or equivalent experience and skills in investigations.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build and sustain effective relationships and partnerships, and a high degree of competency in project/team management.
Need some help with how to apply?
If you need assistance with the application process, please refer to the below videos covering various aspects, including public sector recruitment, resume writing, cover letters, and polishing your application.
We have also attached an Applicant Information Pack for your reference. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Mala Naidoo, Human Resource Officer on (08) 9222 3131 or email .
All requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF will be assessed as part of the selection process:
- National Police Check
- Medical Check
- Current Western Australian C or C-A class drivers licence or equivalent
- High integrity required for conflicts of interest
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, creating a supportive, diverse, and innovative work environment, including:
- Great work/life balance with 37.5 hour working week as a standard and flexible working hours for most roles.
- Leave options including purchase leave, deferred leave and long service leave after seven years.
- Flexibility to work at home, in the field and in the office for most roles.
- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, 11 percent superannuation contributions to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options.
- The ability to give back to your community and make a difference.
- A collaborative environment with the ability to gain insight from subject matter experts in your field.
- Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring.
- Support to grow your skills with a wide range of formal training options.
- Build a healthy lifestyle with our award-winning Health and Wellbeing program.
- Supportive work environment including an Employee Assistance Program to assist you deal with life’s challenges.
- Relocation assistance may be available
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected. Our workforce's diversity is our strength; it enhances our ability to be forward-thinking and responsive in the services we deliver to the Western Australian community. Learn more about our , celebrating individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Suitable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and youth may be given priority consideration over non diversity group applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates with disabilities during our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Friday, 1 March 2024 (WST)
Your application submission must be complete by the closing time; applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.
We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.
