Plumber Level 1-4 - John Hunter Hospital

NSW Health; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Plumber at John Hunter Hospital to perform general reactive work across hydraulic and drainage systems. The role includes preventive maintenance, testing, and refurbishment projects in a major health facility.

You will need a completed plumbing apprenticeship, a tradesperson certificate and full plumbing licence, with five years’ experience. A Certificate IV in Plumbing may be pursued. Remuneration aligns with Level 4 upon documented experience.

Qualifications

• Completed plumbing apprenticeship and trade qualifications.
• Tradesperson Certificate of Proficiency and full Plumbing Licence.
• Willing to obtain Certificate IV in Plumbing.
• Five or more years' experience in the trade.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive hydraulic and drainage repairs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and testing.
• Engage in refurbishment and construction work across plumbing infrastructure.

Skills

Teamwork

Plumbing installation

Education

Tradesperson Certificate of Proficiency

Plumbing Licence

Certificate IV in Plumbing

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Plumber Level 1-4
Remuneration:$66,619 - $76,616 per annum + super
Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Country
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ700727
Applications Close: Monday, 16th November 2026

Where you'll be working:

John Hunter Hospital Engineering consists of 51 staff, and the Plumbing department is a collaborative team of 8 staff that look after all aspects of the Plumbing infrastructure for the John Hunter Campus and its ancillary buildings.

This is an opportunity to work for the largest employer in the region which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast areas. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma, and teaching hospital.

The NSW Government has committed $835 million to redevelop the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospital. The John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct project will deliver an innovative and integrated precinct with industry-leading facilities. The project will work in collaboration with health, education, and research partners to meet the current and future needs of the greater Newcastle, Hunter New England, and Northern NSW regions.

About the role:

As a Plumber at John Hunter Hospital’s Engineering Department, you will be performing general reactive work. This involves looking after hydraulic and drainage breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, and testing, along with the construction refurb work across all aspects and areas of the Plumbing infrastructure.

About you:

You will hold a completed plumbing apprenticeship and relevant trade qualifications, including a Tradesperson Certificate of Proficiency and a full Plumbing Licence (or be willing to obtain a Certificate IV in Plumbing). You will have demonstrated experience in plumbing installation and maintenance, ideally with at least five years' experience in the trade, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

In this role, you will undertake reactive breakdown repairs, preventative and statutory maintenance, and general plumbing work across the plant areas of John Hunter Hospital, so experience working within a large health facility will be highly regarded. Post-trade qualifications will also be viewed favourably.

Applicants who can demonstrate at least five years' employment in the trade will be eligible for starting remuneration at Level 4, in accordance with the NSW Health Skilled Trades Award.

How you'll be supported:

You will work closelyother trade qualified Plumbers in the department and will also be supported by John Hunter Engineering management. There are opportunities to undertake internal training through the MyHealth learning system and staff that undertake post trade studies may be supported with study leave.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• 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.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.