Hunter New England Local Health District – Plumber Level 4

Remuneration: $74,384 Per annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Armidale Hospital, Armidale, Uralla, and Guyra regions

Applications Close: Sunday 2nd August 2026

About the Role

As a Plumber you will play a vital role in keeping essential hospital infrastructure operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will deliver high‑quality maintenance, repairs, and installations across our facilities and work collaboratively with contractors, clinical teams, and other trades across the health service.

Responsibilities

- 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

Qualifications

- 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

Essential Skills and Experience

- Demonstrated expertise in fault‑finding, troubleshooting, and delivering effective maintenance solutions
- Dependable and proactive approach to responding to urgent maintenance requirements in a fast‑paced healthcare environment
- Solid commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and infection prevention standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive working relationships across diverse teams
- Meticulous attention to detail with accurate record‑keeping and documentation practices
- Experience collaborating 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

Benefits

- Monthly incentive up to $10,000 in first 12 months and $5,000 each year thereafter under Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- 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

Relocation Assistance

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities, providing support with schools, childcare, sporting clubs, housing and community networks.

Employment Conditions

Position requires a minimum 18‑month commitment. Part‑time and contract employees receive pro‑rata payments. Mis‑repayment and incentive conditions apply where contract ends early.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Hunter New England Local Health District is an inclusive employer that encourages people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Veterans and disability hire policies are in place. If you require accommodations please contact HNELHD‑.

Legal Disclosure

Applicants must be Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with current passport, or hold a visa that allows work in Australia. No visa sponsorship will be provided for this position. This is a Category A position; compliance with policy PD2024_015 is required.

Contact

For additional information or to discuss your circumstances, contact HNELHD‑ or visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme website.

EEO Statement

We are a diverse inclusive employer. We do not discriminate on any basis and are committed to compliance with anti‑discrimination laws. Please contact HNELHD‑ for support.

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