Plumber

Hunter New England Local Health District; Inverell; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ADO's monthly for full-time

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a qualified plumber to maintain plumbing systems across six hospital locations, in a hospital setting. You will work closely with the Maintenance Team and report to the Health Service Manager, handling preventative maintenance and monthly tasks.

The role requires a licensed plumber, TMV, backflow prevention, gas fitting, boilers, roofing, and air conditioning expertise, with orientation provided across sites and opportunities for salary

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship and/or relevant trade certificate as a plumber, drainer and gas fitter or equivalent.
• Completion of additional studies and status as a licensed plumber.

Responsibilities

• Provide plumbing services across six hospital locations, including preventative maintenance and monthly tasks.
• Collaborate with Electrician, Carpenter and Handymen, with support from Maintenance Administration and Management Team.
• Report to Health Service Manager and support orientation across sites.

Education

Apprenticeship/Trade certificate as a plumber, drainer and gas fitter or equivalent

Tools

TMVs

Backflow Prevention

Gas Fitting

Boilers

Roofing

Air Conditioning

Job description

Put your plumbing expertise to work supporting safe, reliable healthcare services at Tamworth Hospital.

Remuneration: $66,619 - $76,616 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging

Location: Inverell District Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Plumber Level 1-4

Requisition ID: REQ685114

Applications Close: Monday 28th September 2026

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About The Role

Join the Maintenance Team as a Plumber, responsible for providing plumbing services across six hospital locations. You will work closely with the Electrician, Carpenter and Handymen, with support from Maintenance Administration and the Management Team.

The role involves completing all plumbing duties within a hospital setting, including preventative maintenance, monthly maintenance tasks and assisting other members of the Maintenance Team as required. You will report directly to the Health Service Manager.

You will be supported by the Maintenance Team, Administration and Management Team, with orientation to all sites provided by the Maintenance Team. All mandatory education is provided online to the successful applicant.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified and experienced plumber with knowledge and certificates in:

• Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs)
• Backflow Prevention
• Gas Fitting
• Boilers
• Roofing
• Air Conditioning

Requirements

• Apprenticeship and/or relevant trade certificate as a plumber, drainer and gas fitter or equivalent.
• Completion of additional studies and obtained status as a licensed plumber.

Additional Information

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Randall on [e-mail]

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position

Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.