Apprentice Building Tradesperson (Plumber)

Queensland Health; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.

12.75% employer superannuation

Salary Sacrificing options may be

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Building Tradesperson (Plumber) to assist the Building Trade Team in delivering and maintaining high-quality plumbing and building infrastructure for patient care and staff accommodation across THHS.

Join THHS with opportunities for structured pathways, education and training programs through THHS and partner institutions, supporting your career development within a supportive regional health network.

Qualifications

• Minimum Year 10 with pass in Maths and English (Desirable Pre-Vocational Training).
• Class C driver's license required to operate a vehicle on site.
• Applicants must have National Police Certificate and Pre-employment checks.
• Vaccine Preventable Disease risk role applies.
• Probation period may apply.

Education

Year 10 Maths and English

Class C driver’s license

Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening

Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role

Pre-employment checks

Desirable Pre-Vocational Training course

Job description

Apprentice Building Tradesperson (Plumber)

Exciting opportunities available now with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service

About the work unit / facility

Building Engineering & Maintenance Services / Facilities and Integrated Support Services / Townsville University Hospital

About your opportunity

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), Building Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) is looking for an enthusiastic team member to assist the Building Trade Team to provide and maintain high quality building infrastructure supporting facilities for patient care and staff accommodation throughout THHS.

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

• Salary range: $40,882 to $66,037 p.a. (HBEAP1 - HBEAP4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
• Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate.
• Minimum Year 10 – sound pass in Maths and English or completion of a Pre-Vocation Training course. (Desirable).
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Applications close: Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.