Plumber

Elevate your trade career as a Plumber in a unique healthcare environment where every job contributes to something bigger.


Remuneration: $74 384 Per annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Plumber Level 4
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Armidale Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ671312
Applications Close: Sunday 28th June 2026


 

About the Role:

As a Plumber, you will play a vital role in keeping essential hospital infrastructure operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. Working across a diverse range of plumbing and hydraulic systems, you will help ensure healthcare services can continue uninterrupted by delivering high-quality maintenance, repairs, and installations across our facilities.

As part of a dedicated maintenance team, you will contribute to the ongoing reliability of hospital infrastructure while working collaboratively with contractors, clinical teams, and other trades across the health service.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver preventative and responsive maintenance across water, drainage, gas, and hydraulic systems
• Diagnose faults and carry out plumbing repairs, upgrades, and installations to a high standard
• Ensure all works comply with Australian Standards, WHS requirements, and infection control protocols
• Respond efficiently to urgent maintenance requests to minimise disruption to clinical operations
• Contribute to facility improvement projects and infrastructure upgrades
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using electronic management systems
• Build positive working relationships with hospital staff, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams

This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled Plumber to apply their trade expertise in a unique healthcare setting, where every task contributes to the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of patients, staff, and the wider community across the Armidale, Uralla, and Guyra regions.

Where you'll be working:

Set in the heart of the picturesque Armidale, Armidale Hospital offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle appeal. As a key healthcare facility within the New England region, the hospital is known for its commitment to high-quality patient care, modern clinical services, and a strong sense of community. Surrounded by cool-climate landscapes, heritage architecture, and a vibrant local culture, Armidale provides an enviable balance between career progression and quality of life. With access to excellent schools, a renowned university, and a welcoming regional atmosphere, working at Armidale Hospital is not just a job—it’s an opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying the charm and tranquillity of one of regional New South Wales’ most sought-after locations.
 

About the Team:

Join a dedicated and supportive maintenance team made up of skilled trades professionals, including electricians, a carpenter, hospital assistants, and administration staff. Working collaboratively across multiple healthcare facilities, the team delivers high-quality maintenance and infrastructure services that help ensure safe, compliant, and reliable environments for patients, staff, and visitors.

At HNELHD, we are committed to helping you thrive in your career, offering comprehensive onboarding, supportive mentorship, and ongoing professional development opportunities to build your skills and support your long-term success.

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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 across the administrative network

Career progression opportunities within NSW Health

Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees

Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

Essential Requirements:

• 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. 

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

• Demonstrated expertise in fault-finding, troubleshooting, and delivering effective maintenance solutions.
• A dependable and proactive approach to responding to urgent maintenance requirements in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and infection prevention standards.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across diverse teams.
• Meticulous attention to detail, supported by accurate record-keeping and documentation practices.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary maintenance team while contributing to high-quality service outcomes.
• Pride in delivering professional workmanship and maintaining healthcare facilities to the highest standard.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you! If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 

• 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.  

• 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 
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For role related queries or questions contact Simon Williamson on Simon.Williamson@health.nsw.gov.au