Plumber

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day off (ADO)

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education Training Service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is seeking a qualified Plumber to join the Total Asset Maintenance Team at Nepean Hospital. The role covers maintenance, installation and extensions of plumbing and hydraulic systems across a range of settings, with after-hours duties as required.

You will read hydraulic drawings, estimate costs, and uphold safety standards. A current trade qualification and NSW Health environment experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current trade qualifications with extensive plumbing and gas fitting experience.
• Knowledge of WHS Act and relevant regulations; knowledge of Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on plumbing and hydraulic systems.
• Read plans and drawings, estimate costs, time and materials.
• Carry out installations and extensions as required.
• Respond to after-hours emergency maintenance roster.

Skills

Plumbing

Gas fitting

WH S compliance

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Trade qualification (plumbing)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Plumber Level 1-4 Location: Nepean Hospital Remuneration: $66,619.00 - $76,616.00 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ701104 Applications Close: 29/10/2026 With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care. A fantastic opportunity awaits for a qualified Plumber to join the Total Asset Maintenance Team in a permanent full-time role at Nepean Hospital. This dynamic position plays a key part in supporting Asset Management’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective service outcomes through a whole-of-lifecycle approach. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the corrective and preventive maintenance of plumbing and hydraulic systems across domestic, commercial, and institutional settings, ensuring all fixtures, fittings, and equipment operate at peak performance. You’ll also carry out installations and extensions as needed, review hydraulic drawings for upcoming NBMLHD projects, and contribute to the after-hours emergency maintenance roster. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team that values precision, reliability, and service excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Current trade qualifications with extensive experience in plumbing and gas fitting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current WHS Act and relevant regulations as well as knowledge of current relevant Australian Standards
• Demonstrated experience and ability to perform plumbing work and associated physical/manual labouring tasks in a safe manner including but not limited to the following; Performing scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures including back flow prevention devices, thermostatic mixing valves, hot and warm water systems
• Demonstrated ability to be able to read plans, specifications and interpret drawings, estimate cost, time and materials of plumbing works
• Availability to be on an afterhours call roster and to attend works at the NBMLHD after hours when called upon
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and must be able to take oral and written direction from the maintenance management and maintain a co-operative working relationship with management, other trades staff and hospital staff and maintain the Health code of conduct
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office and computerised maintenance management systems

Additional information

• Click here for the Position Description
• For role related queries or questions contact Palackathrappil Lejan James on [e-mail]
• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
• For assistance with applying please click here. To find out more about the NSW Health application process please click here.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.