Apprentice Plumber
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2030
Position Classification: Apprentice Plumber
Remuneration: $52, 384 - $59, 899 Per annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ662961
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Closing date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Gain hands-on experience maintaining essential hospital infrastructure while learning from experienced tradespeople in a supportive healthcare environment.
About the Role
Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a motivated and reliable Apprentice Plumber to join our multidisciplinary maintenance team at Tamworth Hospital Campus.
This role is an excellent opportunity to learn the plumbing trade while working alongside experienced and qualified tradespeople in a large and diverse healthcare environment. Reporting to the Leading Hand Plumber, you will assist with the repair and maintenance of hydraulic systems including water supplies, drainage systems, roofing, guttering and associated infrastructure across the hospital campus and supporting buildings.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will undertake formal TAFE studies in block release as arranged by the TAFE plumbing staff while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a supportive workplace.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Be committed to completing an apprenticeship and obtaining a Trade Qualified Plumber licence
- Be willing to learn, listen and follow instructions carefully
- Have a genuine interest in the plumbing trade
- Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
- Have good problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Be safety focused and motivated to work in a healthcare environment
- Be prepared to attend TAFE training blocks as required
About the Team
You will be joining a multidisciplinary maintenance team consisting of:
- Plumbers
- Electricians
- Fitters
- Carpenters
- Handyperson staff
- Gardening and grounds staff
This diverse team works collaboratively to maintain critical infrastructure and support the delivery of healthcare services across the hospital campus.
What you'll be doing
Why join Hunter New England Health?
- Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
- Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
- Salary packaging options
- Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
- Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
- Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
- Fitness Passport for you and your family
Requirements:
Willingness to undertake and complete an apprenticeship as a Plumber including the appropriate TAFE course.
Need more information?
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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Shirley Hall on shirley.hall1@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
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.
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.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
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