Plumber - Incentives Offered

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

Benefits offered by this job

Rural incentive bonus

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a dedicated Plumber to join the maintenance team, ensuring safe and reliable hospital infrastructure across Armidale, Uralla and Guyra.

You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance on water, drainage, gas and hydraulic systems, diagnose faults, carry out repairs and upgrades, and respond to urgent maintenance while minimizing disruption to clinical services.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across water, drainage, gas and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs, upgrades and installations.
• Respond to urgent maintenance requests while minimising disruption to clinical services.
• Ensure work meets Australian Standards, WHS and infection control requirements.
• Support infrastructure upgrades and facility improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate electronic maintenance records.
• Work collaboratively with hospital staff, contractors and other trades.

Skills

Plumbing expertise

Fault finding

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Trade Certificate in Plumbing

NSW Plumbing Licence

Construction White Card

Driver’s Licence

Thermostatic mixing valve certificates

Job description

Keep essential hospital infrastructure running – 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: REQ705363 Applications Close: Wednesday 2nd December 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.

• 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 HNE Health’s maintenance team as a Plumber, maintaining safe and reliable hospital infrastructure across Armidale, Uralla and Guyra.

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across water, drainage, gas and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs, upgrades and installations.
• Respond to urgent maintenance requests while minimising disruption to clinical services.
• Ensure work meets Australian Standards, WHS and infection control requirements.
• Support infrastructure upgrades and facility improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate electronic maintenance records.
• Work collaboratively with hospital staff, contractors and other trades.

Where you'll be working

Join a dedicated maintenance team of skilled trades professionals, hospital assistants and administration staff, supporting multiple healthcare facilities. Based at Armidale Hospital, you’ll support healthcare facilities across the region while enjoying the lifestyle of a vibrant regional city.

• A welcoming regional community.
• Excellent schools and university.
• Heritage architecture and a cool climate.

About You

• Strong plumbing and fault-finding skills.
• A proactive and reliable approach to maintenance.
• A commitment to safety, compliance and infection prevention.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.

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.

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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].

Eligibility overview

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. Part time arrangements may be considered.

Policy compliance

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. #ruralhealthincentive.