Plumber

NSW Health; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Plumber at Wollongong Hospital to deliver on-day plumbing and hydraulic services, maintaining water and gas systems in line with standards across ISLHD. The role involves a small trades team, collaboration with staff, and responsive on-call duties with overtime when required.

Flexible hours between 6am and 6pm, mostly indoor and air-conditioned work. Temporary full-time until 5 October 2027, with a salary of 66,619–76,616 AUD per year plus 12% super.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Plumbers and Drainers Licence.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence.
• Flexible hours and on-call availability as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing/ hydraulic repairs including diagnosing faults and liaising with other trades or contractors.
• Perform plumbing/hydraulic installation work and improve existing installations while adhering to standards.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to plumbing/hydraulic services and systems.
• Report on breakdowns, rectification and planned preventive works.
• Coordinate with staff, departments and contractors to minimise interruptions.
• Ensure plumbing work complies with policies, Australian Standards and legislation.
• Assist with after-hours and emergency response including on-call roster.

Skills

Plumbing

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics

On-call readiness

Team collaboration

Education

NSW Plumbers and Drainers Licence

Current Unrestricted NSW Driver Licence

Job description

Looking for a Plumbing role with more variety and flexibility? Use your trade skills to help keep essential hospital services running safely and reliably.

$66,619.00 - $76,616.00 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time until 5 October 2027 | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ695715 | Grade: Plumber - Skilled Trades Level 1-4 | Applications close: Monday 26 October, 2026

Flexible hours between 6am and 6pm | Mostly indoor, air-conditioned work | On-call and overtime opportunities

About the role

As a Plumber based at Wollongong Hospital you will provide a day-to-delivery of plumbing, and other hydraulic services, the upkeep of regulatory servicing of water, sewerage systems and gas services across ISLHD. This encompasses working with a small team of Trade staff, liaising with other staff, to support the delivery of ethical and cost-effective plumbing services in a timely manner, across the district.

This position may also require the incumbent to be available & willing to partake in the on-call system to provide 24 hour breakdown cover and overtime when/if required

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing/ hydraulic repairs including diagnosing faults, liaising with other trades or contractors when necessary, regarding parts and repairs, maintaining and ordering replacement components
• Perform plumbing/hydraulic installation work and make improvements to existing installations while always adhering to standards.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to plumbing/hydraulic services and systems across ISLHD
• Report on breakdown, rectification and planned preventative works to deliver and maintain services within the delegated area of responsibility.
• Coordinate with other staff, departments and contractors to minimise interruptions and support the smooth operation of services.
• Ensure plumbing work is completed in line with relevant policies, Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and legislative requirements.
• Assist with after-hours and emergency response and participate in the on-call roster as required.

While primarily based at Wollongong Hospital, you may also undertake maintenance and repairs at other ISLHD facilities across the District.

More from your trade career

You’ll have access to a range of practical benefits and opportunities to develop your skills, including:

• Flexible working hours between 6am and 6pm
• Mostly indoor, air-conditioned work
• Licence allowances for eligible trade qualifications, including electrical, plumbing and HVAC
• Additional allowances where applicable, including dirt, fouled equipment and confined space
• Training opportunities including working at heights and confined space
• Second apprenticeship opportunities, subject to approval, with day release available.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
• Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.
• Current NSW Plumbers and Drainers Licence
• Current Unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence

This is a temporary position until 5 October 2027, with the possibility of extension at same/reduced hours.

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.