At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Maintenance Team as a Plumber, ensuring safe plumbing services across six hospital locations.
- Company: Hunter New England Local Health District, committed to enriching health in innovative ways.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, salary packaging, fitness programs, and ADOs each month.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a dynamic and scenic location.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified plumber with experience in TMVs, backflow prevention, gas fitting, and more.
The predicted salary is between 66619 - 76616 $ per year.
Put your plumbing expertise to work supporting safe, reliable healthcare services at Tamworth Hospital.
Remuneration: $66,619 - $76,616 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Inverell District Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Plumber Level 1-4
Requisition ID: REQ685114
Applications Close: Monday 28th September 2026
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About The Role
Join the Maintenance Team as a Plumber, responsible for providing plumbing services across six hospital locations. You will work closely with the Electrician, Carpenter and Handymen, with support from Maintenance Administration and the Management Team. The role involves completing all plumbing duties within a hospital setting, including preventative maintenance, monthly maintenance tasks and assisting other members of the Maintenance Team as required. You will report directly to the Health Service Manager. You will be supported by the Maintenance Team, Administration and Management Team, with orientation to all sites provided by the Maintenance Team. All mandatory education is provided online to the successful applicant.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified and experienced plumber with knowledge and certificates in:
- Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs)
- Backflow Prevention
- Gas Fitting
- Boilers
- Roofing
- Air Conditioning
Requirements
Apprenticeship and/or relevant trade certificate as a plumber, drainer and gas fitter or equivalent. Completion of additional studies and obtained status as a licensed plumber.
Additional Information
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: 3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: 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.
Plumber in Inverell employer: Hunter New England Local Health District
At Hunter New England Health, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values collaboration, professional growth, and the well-being of our staff. As a Social Worker Level 3 at our Wallsend Campus, you'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to empowering young families while enjoying benefits such as ongoing professional development, salary packaging options, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, all within a warm and inclusive environment that reflects the community we care for.
Contact Details:
Hunter New England Local Health District Recruitment Team
