Enjoy a 9-day fortnight for better work-life balance.

Uniform and PPE supplied for your safety and convenience.

Access to an on-site gym to support your wellbeing.

Repair and maintain essential plumbing systems to support patient care and ensure compliance across Western Sydney Health facilities.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Plumber Level 1/ Level 2/ Level 3/ Level 4

Remuneration: $66,619 - $76,616 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

You’ll be part of the Facilities Maintenance Team within Western Sydney Local Health District, working across major hospitals and health services. Our team plays a vital role in ensuring protected, reliable environments for patients and staff.

Based at Westmead Hospital with opportunities to assist other WSLHD facilities.

Collaborative team culture focused on safety and excellence.

Work in a dynamic healthcare environment with modern infrastructure.

Contribute to uninterrupted clinical services through proactive maintenance.

Be part of an organisation committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing

- Perform reactive and planned maintenance on plumbing systems, plant, and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, codes, and WSLHD policies.
- Respond to work requests promptly using AFM Online while managing priorities.
- Participate in after-hours emergency maintenance and assist across facilities as needed.
- Liaise with stakeholders to minimise disruptions and maintain service continuity.

Ready to make a difference?

Join NSW Health and help us maintain safe, reliable environments for world‑class healthcare. Apply today and be part of a team that values your skills and commitment.

License: Drivers Unrestricted; Plumber License.

Qualification:

- Current plumber’s license, or plumber tradesperson with qualification in one of the following: Gas fitter, Drainer, TMV, Backflow prevention.




- Plumber Level 1: completed apprenticeship and/or holds relevant trade certificate or equivalent.
- Plumber Level 2: 120 hours of approved courses completed.
- Plumber Level 3: 240 hours of approved courses completed.
- Plumber Level 4: 360 hours of approved courses completed.

Selection Criteria

- Current plumber’s licence or plumber tradesperson with qualification in one of the following: Gas fitter, Drainer, TMV, Backflow prevention.
- Knowledge and proven ability to work with plumbing and hydraulic systems on a large campus.
- Demonstrate skills level and experience in working with and servicing thermostatic mixing valves, and backflow prevention devices.
- Proven knowledge of a wide range of plumbing and hydraulic services systems.
- Experience in using spreadsheets and word processing, email and other Microsoft Office applications along with knowledge of computer maintenance management system software.
- The ability to maintain stock and workflow in a plumbing workshop.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit .

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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