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Specialist Trainer, Plumbing
Join the Building & Plumbing Commission as a Specialist Trainer, Plumbing in the Inspectorate team!

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Department: Building and Plumbing Commission
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Education and Training
Classification: See Advertisement
Work Location: Melbourne - CBD
Reference: VG/VBA/OPS/SPTRPLUMBING
Closing Date: 25-Feb-2026
Salary Range: See Advertisement
Job Duration: Until 30 June 2027
File Attachment: bpc pd - specialist trainer plumbing - january 2026.pdf
Contact: Tia Navanteri
Contact Details: tia.navanteri@bpc.vic.gov.au

Position Details

We are seeking an experienced Plumber who has a passion for continuous learning, educating others and excellence with training programs!

The role of Specialist Trainer, Plumbing is responsible for delivering high-quality training, assessment, and technical support for plumbing inspectors and compliance auditors across the Inspectorate.

This role aims to enhance theoretical knowledge, and safety awareness in plumbing, ensuring that these align with Australian standards and workplace expectations.

The Specialist Trainer will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to align training with current plumbing practices and technologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the training programs.

What we are looking for:

  • Relevant plumbing trade qualification and extensive experience in the plumbing industry.
  • Registered and licensed plumber in main classes of plumbing work as outlined under Part 12A of the Building Act 1993.
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent).
  • Prior experience in delivering training and assessment in vocational education is high desirable

About the BPC

BPC is Victoria's regulator for building and plumbing.

It supports the growing Victorian community through the developments of harms-based regulation that is proactive and informed by data and intelligence. The BPC regulates for better consumer outcomes and is committed to safety, compliance and buildings that last.

The BPC's aim is to improve the experience for consumers in the building system by overseeing all aspects of building quality control – regulation, insurance and dispute resolution. The BPC aspires to be a leading and trusted regulator, emphasising consumer outcomes, clear communication with practitioners, efficient processes, and a commitment to public interest

The BPC brings key regulatory, dispute resolution, and insurance functions related to the building and plumbing industry together under one roof, streamlining the process for consumers and industry, and enabling the regulator to have oversight of all complaints so they can be handled more effectively and efficiently.

Commitment to Diversity

We celebrate the diversity of our workforce.

The BPC values the benefits all our differences make and takes inclusion seriously. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Women, including into leadership and non-traditional areas; Neurodivergent people, People with Disability; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse/Marginalised people; Sexually and Gender Diverse people and from people at all stages of their careers. In short, we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments, please contact us at recruit@bpc.vic.gov.au.

Flexible work arrangements are available we encourage you to discuss any preferences during the recruitment process.

How to Apply 

We require you to upload:

  • an up-to-date
  • Please include a cover letter detailing why you are interested in the opportunity and highlighting the skills and experience relevant to the responsibilities of this position and the key selection criteria.

Important information  

Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted. 


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