Healthcare Plumber — Critical Systems & On‑Call

Cushman & Wakefield; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Plumber to operate within a live hospital environment, delivering planned maintenance, repairs, compliance testing and asset lifecycle works. You will work with clinical stakeholders to ensure hydraulic, sanitary and medical gas systems remain safe and compliant.

The role involves complex facilities experience, on-call rotations, and liaising with hospital staff to minimise disruption while supporting lifecycle programs and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Plumber with relevant trade licence.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in plumbing maintenance roles.
• Experience in complex facilities - hospital or clinical environments highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, compliance testing and essential services.
• Ability to work safely in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Valid driver’s licence, White Card and ability to obtain relevant clearances.
• Experience using mobile work order systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems including hot/cold water, drainage and sanitary services.
• Operating and maintaining medical gas, steam and water treatment systems.
• Conducting backflow prevention testing and compliance documentation.
• Monitoring Legionella risks and water quality parameters.
• Responding to urgent plumbing issues impacting clinical operations.
• Supporting asset lifecycle replacement and minor works programs.
• Liaising with hospital staff to minimise disruption during works.
• Participating in on-call rotations (24/7 plumbing & gas fitting service).

Skills

Plumbing maintenance

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Trade licence

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Plumber to operate within a live hospital environment, delivering planned maintenance, repairs, compliance testing and asset lifecycle works. You will work with clinical stakeholders to ensure hydraulic, sanitary and medical gas systems remain safe and compliant.

The role involves complex facilities experience, on-call rotations, and liaising with hospital staff to minimise disruption while supporting lifecycle programs and regulatory standards.