Plumber - Incentives Offered

Elevate your trade career as a Plumber in a unique healthcare environment where every job contributes to something bigger.

Remuneration: $66,619 - $76,616 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Plumber Level 1-4

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Armidale Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ688794

Applications Close: Monday 7th September 2026

About The Role

As a Plumber, you’ll help keep essential hospital infrastructure safe, reliable and operational. Working across a range of plumbing and hydraulic systems, you’ll deliver maintenance, repairs and installations that support uninterrupted healthcare services.

In This Role, You Will

Undertake preventative and responsive maintenance across water, drainage, gas and hydraulic systems.Diagnose faults and complete plumbing repairs, upgrades and installations.Ensure work complies with Australian Standards, WHS and infection control requirements.Respond to urgent maintenance requests and minimise disruption to clinical services.Contribute to infrastructure upgrades and facility improvement projects.Maintain accurate records using electronic maintenance systems.Work collaboratively with hospital staff, contractors and other trades.

This is a rewarding opportunity to apply your trade skills in a healthcare environment, contributing to the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff and the wider community across the Armidale, Uralla and Guyra regions.

Where You'll Be Working

Located in the heart of picturesque Armidale, Armidale Hospital provides a rewarding regional lifestyle alongside opportunities to develop your career. With its cool-climate setting, heritage architecture, vibrant community, excellent schools and university, Armidale offers a great balance of career and quality of life.

About The Team

You’ll join a dedicated maintenance team of skilled trades professionals, including electricians, a carpenter, hospital assistants and administration staff. Together, the team supports multiple healthcare facilities by delivering safe, compliant and reliable maintenance services.

HNELHD provides comprehensive onboarding, supportive mentorship and ongoing professional development to help you build your skills and succeed in your career.

About You

Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and maintenance skills.A proactive and dependable approach to urgent maintenance needs.Commitment to safety, compliance and infection prevention.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping.Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.Pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and maintaining healthcare facilities.

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.

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:

Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*Supportive and collaborative team environmentOngoing professional development opportunities across the administrative networkCareer progression opportunities within NSW HealthSalary packaging options to increase take-home payFitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

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.

Additional Information

* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Previous candidates need not re-apply.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Simon Williamson on Simon.Williamson@health.nsw.gov.au

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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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.

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