Plumber

Connect Sydney; Holtze; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Discount access to brands

Paid leave

Diversity culture

Job summary

Service Stream is seeking a qualified Plumber to support Defence facilities at Robertson Barracks in the NT. The role focuses on the repair, maintenance and installation of plumbing systems across Defence buildings and infrastructure.

Ideal candidates will have a Certificate III in Plumbing, a valid Plumbing & Drainage Licence, and experience reading blueprints. The position offers career development and a long-term 6-year term with a stable, full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

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.

Skills

Plumbing maintenance

Blueprints reading

Education

Certificate III in Plumbing

Plumbing & Drainage Occupation Licence

Job description

Primary Location NT – Robertson Barracks 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 this long-term contract (initial 6 year term) These are permanent full-time positions offering work-life balance and based at Robertson Barracks.

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.

We celebrate diversity

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.

Final Company Description

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications and utilities industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue chip client base.