Plumber

South32; McKinlay Shire; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

14% superannuation

Share plans

Education assistance

Job summary

South32 is seeking a Plumber for a permanent full-time position on a 7:7 roster. The role involves delivering plumbing and hydraulic services to support remediation and construction projects, with safety, environmental and quality compliance as priorities.

FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires. You will interpret drawings, perform fault finding and system upgrades, and work with project teams to minimise disruption while meeting high

Qualifications

• Industrial plumbing experience in mining, heavy construction, or large-scale projects.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs/upgrades to plumbing systems.
• Interpret technical drawings and project specs to ensure quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with trades, contractors and project teams for seamless delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver plumbing and hydraulic services for remediation, refurbishment and construction projects.
• Complete fault finding, repairs and upgrades across systems.
• Conduct inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
• Support project planning to minimise operational disruption.

Skills

Industrial plumbing

Fault diagnosis

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Plumbing

Current Plbg & Gas Licence

Heights & Confined Space

Driver's Licence

Job description

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• 14% superannuation contributions
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Education assistance up to $8000 per year

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent full-time position on a 7:7 roster, rotating day and night shift. FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

As the Plumber, you will be responsible for delivering plumbing and hydraulic services that support structural remediation, refurbishment and construction projects while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Complete fault finding, repairs and system upgrades
• Conduct inspections, testing and commissioning activities
• Interpret technical drawings and project specifications
• Support project planning to minimise operational disruption

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Delivering plumbing works within industrial, mining, and heavy construction environments
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs and upgrades to plumbing infrastructure
• Interpreting technical drawings and specifications to achieve quality outcomes
• Building strong working relationships with trades, contractors and project teams

Qualifications for this position are:

• Certificate III in Plumbing
• Current Plumbing and Gas Fitting Licence
• Working at Heights and Confined Space Entry
• Current Drivers Licence

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Wednesday 30th September 2026.