Plumber (Armidale Regional Council)

Hunter New England Local Health District — Requisition ID: REQ Job Title: Plumber Level 4 (Permanent, Full Time) Location: Armidale Hospital Hours Per Week: 38 Salary: $74,384 – $74,384 per annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging Closing date: Thursday 11th June 2026 About the Role The Plumber is responsible for maintaining and repairing hospital plumbing and hydraulic systems to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations with minimal disruption to clinical services. Reporting to the Manager – Maintenance and Fleet, you will work across a variety of hospital and facility systems while collaborating closely with other trades, contractors, and healthcare staff. Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on water, drainage, and gas systems
- Diagnose faults and complete plumbing repairs and installations
- Ensure all work complies with Australian Standards, WHS requirements, and infection control procedures
- Respond promptly to urgent maintenance issues
- Assist with minor projects and facility upgrades
- Maintain accurate records using maintenance management systems
- Liaise effectively with hospital staff, contractors, and other trades 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 Attributes
- Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
- Reliable and responsive approach to urgent maintenance issues
- Commitment to safety, compliance and infection control
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and accurate documentation practices
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary maintenance team About the Team You will be part of a small, collaborative maintenance team consisting of skilled electricians, a carpenter, hospital assistants and administrative support staff. Together the team delivers responsive maintenance and infrastructure support services across multiple healthcare sites to ensure facilities remain safe, compliant and operational for staff, patients and the wider community. Benefits Perks include allocated days off (ADO) for full‑time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave and salary packaging options such as meal expenses. Eligibility To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, 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 the visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa. Legal Statement NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rnr0x