Tamworth Workshop Plumber
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Remuneration: $69,439 p.a + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Plumber Level 4
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ534250
Applications Close: Wednesday 8th January 2025
As a member of the TRRH Maintenance and Engineering team, you will collaborate with a diverse team of skilled professionals, including electricians, fitters, carpenters, refrigeration technicians, and handymen, to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of the hospital's facilities. Based at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital (TRRH) with potential assistance required at outlying sites.
About the role:
In this role, you will be responsible for general plumbing maintenance within the hospital and healthcare facilities. You will be supported by a skilled multi-trade team and external contractors to ensure effective maintenance and operations. Key duties include:
- Servicing and maintaining thermostatic mixing valves, backflow prevention valves, and other statutory maintenance requirements
- Manage and perform new plumbing installations, coordinate external contractors
- Obtain quotes for spare parts and repairs as needed
- Participate in an on-call roster
- This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered
About you:
We are looking for a motivated and skilled plumber with a broad range of plumbing maintenance expertise. You should be qualified to service thermostatic mixing valves (TMV) and backflow prevention valves. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, able to work independently, and take projects from start to finish. You will also need to monitor and ensure plumbing statutory compliance, documenting all servicing and repairs accurately.
- Completed apprenticeship and/or relevant trade certificate as a plumber, drainer, and gas fitter, or equivalent
- Licensed plumber status, supported by additional studies
- Certification or willingness to obtain thermostatic mixing valve and backflow prevention certificates
- Willingness to assist trade and Facility Management staff as needed.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW
Why join us?
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
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Thomas Pollard on Thomas.Pollard@health.nsw.gov.au or 0428 236 014.
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/3vL5fq
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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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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