Plumber - Incentives Offered

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

Benefits offered by this job

Rural incentives

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District in Armidale seeks a Plumber Level 1-4 to maintain hospital infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable operations across essential systems.

You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, liaise with staff and contractors, and help support upgrades while upholding safety and infection prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in Plumbing (Cert III) or equivalent.
• Current NSW Plumbing Licence or ability to obtain before start.
• Construction White Card.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on water, drainage, gas and hydraulic systems.
• Identify faults and carry out plumbing repairs, upgrades and installations.
• Respond to urgent maintenance requests with minimal disruption to clinical services.
• Ensure all work meets Australian Standards, WHS and infection control requirements.
• Support infrastructure upgrades and facility improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate records through electronic maintenance systems.
• Collaborate with hospital staff, contractors and other trades.

Skills

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Maintenance skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent

Current NSW Plumbing Licence

Construction White Card

Job description

Keep hospital infrastructure running safely - bring your plumbing expertise to a rewarding role supporting healthcare across the New England region.

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

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Plumber Level 1-4

Location: Armidale Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ699615

Applications Close: Sunday 25th October 2026

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
• Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

About The Role

Join our maintenance team as a Plumber and play an important role in keeping essential hospital infrastructure safe, reliable and operational. Working across a range of plumbing and hydraulic systems, you’ll provide preventative and responsive maintenance, repairs and installations that help support quality healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete preventative and reactive maintenance across water, drainage, gas and hydraulic systems.
• Identify faults and undertake plumbing repairs, upgrades and installations.
• Respond to urgent maintenance requests while minimising disruption to clinical services.
• Ensure all work meets Australian Standards, WHS and infection control requirements.
• Support infrastructure upgrades and facility improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate records through electronic maintenance systems.
• Work closely with hospital staff, contractors and other trades to deliver effective maintenance services.

This is an opportunity to use your trade skills in a healthcare setting while contributing to safe and reliable facilities for patients, staff and the wider community across the Armidale, Uralla and Guyra regions.

Where you'll be working

Based in the picturesque regional city of Armidale, Armidale Hospital offers the opportunity to develop your career while enjoying a great regional lifestyle. With its cool climate, heritage architecture, vibrant community, excellent schools and university, Armidale provides a strong balance between work and lifestyle.

About The Team

You’ll be part of a dedicated maintenance team made up of skilled trades professionals, including electricians, a carpenter, hospital assistants and administration staff. The team works across multiple healthcare facilities to provide safe, compliant and dependable maintenance services.

HNELHD supports your development through comprehensive onboarding, mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities.

About You

• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• A proactive and reliable approach to urgent maintenance requirements.
• A strong commitment to safety, compliance and infection prevention.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping abilities.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Pride in delivering quality workmanship and maintaining healthcare facilities.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant Trade Certificate in Plumbing, drainer and gas fitter or equivalent (Cert III in Plumbing or equivalent).
• Current NSW Plumbing Licence, or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
• Construction White Card.
• Current Driver’s Licence and ability to travel for work purposes.
• Obtained or willingness to obtain thermostatic mixing valve and backflow prevention certificates.

Relocating? We've Got You Covered

Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Additional Information

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [e-mail].
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• Previous candidates need not re-apply.

For role related queries or questions contact Simon Williamson on [e-mail]

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