Plumber

Service Stream; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee discounts

Paid leave

Culture & inclusion

Job summary

Service Stream is seeking qualified plumbers to support ongoing defence contracts at RAAF Darwin and surrounding bases. This permanent, full-time role focuses on high standards of repair, maintenance and compliance across Defence facilities.

You will contribute to safe, reliable plumbing systems while working as part of a close-knit field services team. The role offers career development opportunities, access to training, and a collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent; valid Plumbing & Drainage Occupational Licence.
• Licence endorsements for backflow prevention, heat pump water systems, on-site sewerage facility maintenance, solar water systems, and thermostatic mixing valves desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing plumbing issues in Defence buildings and infrastructure.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, and water heaters.
• Ensuring all plumbing work complies with current legislation and regulatory standards.
• Conducting routine maintenance checks on plumbing systems and pipework.
• Collaborating with other maintenance staff and contractors to complete repairs and installations.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed, including materials used and time spent.
• Advising on the selection of materials and equipment for plumbing repairs and installations.
• Providing technical support and guidance to junior staff and apprentices.
• Identifying areas for process improvement and work collaboratively with teams to implement best practices.

Skills

Plumbing maintenance

Read blueprints

Education

Certificate III in Plumbing

Plumbing & Drainage Licence

Job description

Primary Location

NT - RAAF Darwin

Job Description Summary

We are growing - join our Defence division at Service Stream supporting the PAS contract.

About the Role

We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

We have opportunities available for qualified Plumbers to support with t his long-term contract (initial 6 year term) These are permanent full-time positions offering work-life balance and based at RAAF Darwin (and surrounding bases).

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with these perks:

• Career development– we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system, onsite training and in-house RTO.

• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.

• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.

• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values safety, diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.

About the role

You will ensure the effective and efficient repair and maintenance of plumbing fixtures, fittings, pipework systems, and plumbing‑related infrastructure across all Defence buildings, structures, and infrastructure.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing plumbing issues in Defence buildings and infrastructure.

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, and water heaters.

• Ensuring all plumbing work complies with current legislation and regulatory standards.

• Conducting routine maintenance checks on plumbing systems and pipework.

• Collaborating with other maintenance staff and contractors to complete repairs and installations.

• Maintaining accurate records of work performed, including materials used and time spent.

• Advising on the selection of materials and equipment for plumbing repairs and installations.

• Providing technical support and guidance to junior staff and apprentices.

• Identifying areas for process improvement and work collaboratively with teams to implement best practices.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in plumbing maintenance and repair work.

• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

• Minimum of Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent qualification, and valid Plumbing & Drainage Occupational Licence.

• Licence endorsements for backflow prevention, heat pump water systems, on‑site sewerage facility maintenance, solar water systems, and thermostatic mixing valves would be highly desirable.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

Department

Field Services