Plumber

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

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District invites applications for a permanent full-time Plumber to join Inverell District Hospital's maintenance team. You will perform essential plumbing services across six hospital locations within the Inverell region, delivering repairs and preventative tasks with team support.

You must hold a trade certificate as a plumber (or equivalent) and relevant certificates (TMVs, backflow prevention, gas fitting, boilers, roofing, air conditioning).

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge and certificates in TMVs, backflow prevention, gas fitting, boilers, roofing and air conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Complete plumbing repairs, preventative maintenance and monthly maintenance tasks.
• Support other members of the Maintenance Team as required.
• Work alongside Electrician, Carpenter and Handymen, with support from Maintenance Administration and Management.
• Report directly to the Health Service Manager.

Skills

Plumbing expertise

Maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Trade certificate (plumber)

Apprenticeship

Tools

TMVs

Backflow Prevention

Gas Fitting

Boilers

Roofing

Air Conditioning

Job description

Put your plumbing expertise to work supporting safe, reliable healthcare services at Inverell 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: REQ705612 Applications Close: Wednesday 2nd December 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

• Support from an experienced Maintenance and Management Team.
• Orientation across all six sites.
• Online mandatory education.

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 HNE Health's Maintenance Team as a Plumber, providing essential plumbing services across six hospital locations in the Inverell region.

You will

• Complete plumbing repairs, preventative maintenance and monthly maintenance tasks.
• Support other members of the Maintenance Team as required.
• Work alongside the Electrician, Carpenter and Handymen, with support from Maintenance Administration and Management.
• Report directly to the Health Service Manager.

About You

You are 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 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

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.