Casual Plumber - Trade 4

Embrace the flexibility of a Casual Plumber – Trade 4, where you can enjoy a true work-life balance while applying your expertise in a rewarding healthcare environment - giving you the freedom to work on your terms without compromising on meaningful impact.

Remuneration: $37.41 Per Hour +12% Super 
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Plumber Level 4
Location: Inverell District Hospital 
Requisition ID: REQ652993
Applications Close: Tuesday 28th April 2026


 

About the role:

Step into the dynamic and essential role of Casual Plumber – Trade 4, where your expertise will be integral to maintaining the seamless operation of critical healthcare environments. In this multifaceted position, you will collaborate closely with a skilled team of Electricians, Carpenters, and Handymen across six diverse sites, supported by a dedicated Maintenance Administration function.

You will take ownership of a broad scope of plumbing responsibilities within a hospital setting - delivering high-quality preventative maintenance, completing scheduled monthly works, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the maintenance team. Reporting directly to the Health Service Manager, you will be backed by a cohesive network of Maintenance professionals, Administration, and Leadership teams, ensuring you are well-supported in every aspect of your role.

Comprehensive site orientation will be provided by the Maintenance Team, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed across all locations. In addition, all mandatory training and education will be delivered online, allowing you to stay compliant and up to date with ease.

Why Inverell:

• Enjoy an affordable lifestyle with housing significantly lower than the NSW state average, offering exceptional value and space.
• Access a wide range of education options, including childcare, primary, and secondary schools across the district.
• Become part of a welcoming and close-knit rural community where your contribution truly makes a difference.
• Discover the charm of Inverell—known as Australia’s Sapphire City - and explore fossicking adventures at Billabong Blue Sapphire Fossicking Park and surrounding sites.
• Enjoy relaxed country living with scenic drives, while still within reach of major centres such as Brisbane and Sydney for weekend getaways or travel.
• Experience the perfect balance of lifestyle, community, and career in a beautiful regional setting.

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:

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities 

• Career progression opportunities within NSW Health

   

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
   

   

Requirements:

• To have completed a Plumbing Apprenticeship and hold a Craftsmen's Certificate of Proficiency with experience working in the Plumbing trade.

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

• A fully qualified and versatile plumbing professional, bringing a comprehensive suite of certifications and expertise across TMVs, Backflow Prevention, Gas Fitting, Boiler systems, Roofing, and Air Conditioning—demonstrating a well-rounded capability to manage diverse and complex maintenance requirements within a healthcare environment.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for heathcare to our team - we can't wait to hear from you!

Additional information:

• 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support. 
• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
• 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.  

Need more information? 

• Click here for the Position Description 
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Randall on Katherine.Randall@health.nsw.gov.au