Employment Details
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Plumber Level 4
Remuneration: $74,384 - $74,384 Per annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ662166
Location: Armidale Hospital
Closing date: Thursday 11th June 2026
About the Role
The Plumber is responsible for maintaining and repairing hospital plumbing and hydraulic systems to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations with minimal disruption to clinical services. Reporting to the Manager - Maintenance and Fleet, you will work across a variety of hospital and facility systems while collaborating closely with other trades, contractors, and healthcare staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on water, drainage, and gas systems
* Diagnose faults and complete plumbing repairs and installations
* Ensure all work complies with Australian Standards, WHS requirements, and infection control procedures
* Respond promptly to urgent maintenance issues
* Assist with minor projects and facility upgrades
* Maintain accurate records using maintenance management systems
* Liaise effectively with hospital staff, contractors, and other trades
Essential Requirements
* Relevant Trade Certificate in Plumbing, drainer and gas fitter or equivalent (Cert III in Plumbing or equivalent)
* Current NSW Plumbing Licence, or ability to obtain prior to commencement
* Construction White Card
* Current Driver's Licence and ability to travel for work purposes
* Obtained or willingness to obtain thermostatic mixing valve and backflow prevention certificates
About You
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Reliable and responsive approach to urgent maintenance issues
* Commitment to safety, compliance, and infection control
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Attention to detail and accurate documentation practices
* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary maintenance team
About The Team
You will be part of a small, collaborative maintenance team consisting of skilled electricians, a carpenter, hospital assistants, and administrative support staff. Together, the team delivers responsive maintenance and infrastructure support services across multiple healthcare sites to ensure facilities remain safe, compliant, and operational for staff, patients, and the wider community.
What You'll Be Doing
Maintain and install plumbing / hydraulic services in accordance with the relevant standards and codes to ensure minimal disruption to the service.
Benefits
Salary packaging is available and may increase your take-home pay. Benefits can include meal expenses and other allowances.
Eligibility
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hunter New England Local Health District is an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
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