As part of an exciting evolution in the Planning Directorate, our Development Services department have introduced six new Manager roles to strengthen leadership and support our growing community. These senior leadership positions offer the opportunity to shape how we work, influence key decisions, and lead high-performing teams in a forward-thinking environment.

As part of our new leadership structure, reporting to the Manager of Development Services, in the role of Building and Plumbing Services Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering building certification, plumbing assessment, and compliance services. You will set strategic direction, ensure legislative compliance, and embed consistent, efficient service delivery models that meet both current and future community needs.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Building and Plumbing Services Manager to lead a critical regulatory function within our Development Services team. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring high-quality, compliant, and future-focused building and plumbing services in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership – Lead and manage Building and Plumbing teams, setting clear performance expectations and embedding strong mentoring, capability development, and technical quality assurance practices
• Planning Directorate Leadership - Contribute to the establishment and modelling of a positive, values based culture as a key member of the Directorate leadership cohort supporting cross directorate priorities and outcomes
• Complex Decision-Making – Review and approve complex assessments, reports, and recommendations, providing expert advice and acting as the escalation point for sensitive and high-risk development matters
• Governance & Compliance – Ensure consistent, efficient, and legislatively compliant service delivery, including representing Council’s interests in legal proceedings such as the Planning and Environment Court
• Operational Excellence & Improvement – Translate strategic priorities into effective programs, workflows, and service delivery models while driving continuous improvement across processes, templates, and practices
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence – Build and maintain effective relationships with Councillors, regulators, government agencies, industry, and the community to support strong development outcomes

 Position Description_Building and Plumbing Services Manager.pdf

About you

You are a strategic and experienced regulatory leader with deep technical expertise in building certification and plumbing compliance, gained within a large, complex organisation, ideally in local government or a similarly regulated environment.

You thrive in environments where complexity, scale, and community impact intersect, and you bring a proven ability to lead teams through change while maintaining high standards of governance, consistency, and service delivery.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience in building certification, plumbing assessment, and compliance within local government
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary regulatory and technical teams
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Planning Act 2016, Building Act 1975, and Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-level strategic and operational advice to senior stakeholders
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience leading organisational change and driving performance outcomes in complex environments
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to navigate political, social, and industry trends

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline 
• Our Caboolture/Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.