Plumber - Woomera

Service Stream; Woomera; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee discounts

Paid leave and volunteering options

Diversity and inclusion culture

Job summary

Service Stream is hiring multiple Plumbers to support Defence projects in South Australia, including Woomera, Edinburgh and Keswick. Permanent full-time roles focus on inspection, installation and maintenance of plumbing networks for Defence infrastructure.

We value experience reading blueprints, regulatory compliance and a collaborative approach. You will contribute to a high-security environment with ongoing training and career development opportunities within our Defence division.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in large infrastructure environments preferred, Defence exposure is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, diagnosing and repairing plumbing issues in Defence buildings.
• Installing, maintaining and repairing fixtures such as sinks, toilets and water heaters.
• Ensuring all work complies with current legislation and standards.
• Conducting routine maintenance checks on plumbing systems and pipework.
• Collaborating with maintenance staff and contractors to complete jobs.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Responding promptly to emergency plumbing situations.
• Advising on material and equipment selection for repairs and installations.
• Providing guidance to junior staff and apprentices.
• Participating in ongoing training to stay current with industry practices.
• Identifying process improvements and implementing best practices.

Skills

Plumbing repair

Blueprint reading

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring juniors

Education

Certificate III Plumbing

Job description

Primary Location SA - RAAF Woomera Job Description Summary We are growing - join our Defence division at Service Stream supporting the PAS contract.

About the Role

We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

We are hiring multiple Plumbers to support us in this contract. These are permanent full-time positions based at key sites across South Australia including Edinburgh, Keswick and Woomera.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Perks

• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.
• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing plumbing issues in Defence buildings and infrastructure.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, and water heaters.
• Ensuring all plumbing work complies with current legislation and regulatory standards.
• Conducting routine maintenance checks on plumbing systems and pipework.
• Collaborating with other maintenance staff and contractors to complete repairs and installations.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed, including materials used and time spent.
• Responding to emergency plumbing situations promptly and efficiently.
• Advising on the selection of materials and equipment for plumbing repairs and installations.
• Providing technical support and guidance to junior staff and apprentices.
• Participating in ongoing training and development to stay current with industry best practices.
• Identifying areas for process improvement and work collaboratively with teams to implement best practices.

About you

• Ideally 5 years’ experience in plumbing maintenance and repair work.
• Experience working in large infrastructure environments, preferably within Defence or similar sectors.
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Minimum of Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent qualification, and valid Plumbing & Drainage Occupational Licence.
• Licence endorsements for backflow prevention, heat pump water systems, on-site sewerage facility maintenance, solar water systems, and thermostatic mixing valves.
• You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications and utilities industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue chip client base.