Plumber

Location: New England

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 : REQ
671312
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.

Relocating? We've Got You Covered

Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

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…