Permanent Plumber – Defence Base Facilities & Training

Downer; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Job summary

Downer invites applications to join our permanent workforce at RAAF Richmond as a Plumber. This role supports Defence capabilities and delivers essential plumbing maintenance for base facilities and estates across the site.

You will bring a Certificate III in Plumbing, NSW plumbing licence, backflow prevention certification, and a commitment to safety. A strong work ethic and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Formal plumbing qualification and NSW licence required.
• Backflow prevention and gas work licences are desirable.
• Experience maintaining plumbing systems in facilities or defence environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform general plumbing maintenance and minor upgrade works.
• Maintain and repair water supply, sewerage, drainage and other systems.
• Undertake backflow prevention testing where certified.
• Respond promptly to service requests and urgent repairs.

Skills

Post-trade plumbing maintenance

Defence security clearance eligibility

Education

Certificate III in Plumbing (or equivalent)

NSW Plumbing Licence (NSW)

Backflow Prevention Certification and Gas Work Licence (Type A)

Job description

Downer invites applications to join our permanent workforce at RAAF Richmond as a Plumber. This role supports Defence capabilities and delivers essential plumbing maintenance for base facilities and estates across the site.

You will bring a Certificate III in Plumbing, NSW plumbing licence, backflow prevention certification, and a commitment to safety. A strong work ethic and teamwork are essential for success.