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Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Provide high-level specialist technical, statutory and policy advice to all stakeholders, and the Department on plumbing requirements and standards required under building and other relevant legislation.
- Represent the Department in a variety of forums including technical advisory bodies and committees.
- Provide expert specialist technical advice to stakeholders on a range of current and emerging strategic and technical issues relating to plumbing and associated matters.
- Provide technical advice on plumbing matters to CBOS Compliance and Dispute Resolution staff and assist stakeholders in the conduct of their statutory functions.
- Provide support and advice to stakeholders relating to the Australian Building Codes Board in Tasmania.
- Manage the process relating to the maintenance of the Tasmanian Appendix to the Plumbing Code of Australia and appropriate reference material including changes to technical regulations initiated by other government Agencies or identified by review.
- Manage and provide technical input to the plumbing product and systems accreditation and authorisation process under the Building Regulations 2016.
- Undertake research, analysis and provide recommendations on emerging developments that may have technical implication on plumbing matters that may impact the plumbing industry, plumbing standards, codes and legislation.
- Provide support in the development and facilitation of legislation and technical education strategies for stakeholders.
Desirable Requirements
- Qualifications and experience in plumbing design.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (358053) Principal Advisory Officer (Plumbing) Jan 2025.docx
Statement of Duties (358053) Principal Advisory Officer (Plumbing) Jan 2025.pdf
About the Department of Justice (Consumer, Building and Occupational Services) November 2024.docx
About the Department of Justice (Consumer, Building and Occupational Services) November 2024.pdf
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf
FAQs Short Form Application.docx
FAQs Short Form Application.pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6166 1435.
For more information
Andrew Oakman
Manager Electrical Standards and Safety
Email Andrew.Oakman@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0409 767 488
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603