Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water – Brisbane QLD
As a Plumber (PLUM) you will maintain, install and operate building services equipment and systems. This includes all internal/external reticulated pipe work.
Plumbers are employed at all Antarctic stations.
As a Plumber (PLUM) you will maintain, install and operate building services equipment and systems. This includes all internal/external reticulated pipe work.
Plumbers are employed at all Antarctic stations.
What we are looking for
To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:
Qualifications/licences
Provide copy with application:
- Trade Certificate/Apprenticeship – In Plumbing or Mechanical Services with current registration/licencing to conduct work in Australia
- Driver’s licence – Current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence
- Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service employees are required to be Australian citizens. Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens.
Obtain prior to commencement:
- White Card (issued after May 2009), or the ability to attain prior to commencement
- Valid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
- Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
- Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.
Knowledge and experience
- A minimum of 3 years post trade experience in the industry
Applications close: 11.30 pm AEDT, 1 November 2026
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Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Recruitment Team
