OO7/1 Senior Supervisor (Plumbing)

This QLD state department is on the lookout for an experienced plumbing professional to undertake the role of Senior Supervisor – Plumber (OO7/1). The position is responsible for managing a pipeline of maintenance and project works, supervising a small team of trade staff and apprentices, and ensuring the efficient delivery of plumbing services in accordance with departmental objectives, legislative requirements, and operational priorities.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of plumbers, trade staff, and apprentices.
• Manage the planning, scheduling, and delivery of plumbing maintenance and project works.
• Monitor workloads, resource allocation, and program performance to ensure service delivery targets are achieved.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on plumbing-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, relevant legislation, codes, standards, and departmental policies.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure work is completed to required specifications.
• Manage operational budgets and contribute to financial planning and reporting activities.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor and supplier performance where required.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery and work practices.
• Prepare reports, work plans, and operational updates as required.

  
Mandatory Requirements

• Current Plumbing Trade Licence.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience within a plumbing or trade-based environment.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

  
Highly Desirable

• Current Driver Licence.
• Experience managing trade teams and apprentices.
• Experience managing budgets, programs, and work schedules.
• Experience delivering maintenance and capital works projects.
• Strong organisational and leadership capabilities.

  
About the Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive plumbing trade knowledge and a proven ability to lead and develop teams within a maintenance or project delivery environment. They will possess strong organisational and communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and customer service.
  
Key attributes include:

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory capability.
• Experience managing operational programs, resources, and budgets.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to deliver outcomes in a dynamic operational environment.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and continuous improvement.
• Ability to mentor and support the development of apprentices and trade staff.

Send your application through to: danaiel@publicsectorpeople.com.au & give me a call on 0466265446 today to discuss this role in further detail!