Plumber - Facilities Management at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

103518.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Plumbing, Team Leadership, Reactive Maintenance, Hydraulic Plan Interpretation, Australian Standards Compliance, Backflow Prevention, Thermostatic Mixing Valves, Water Quality Compliance, Preventative Maintenance, Asset Lifecycle Management, Maintenance Management Systems, Infection Prevention and Control, Legionella Management, Waterborne Pathogen Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Advice

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Senior Building Trade 1 (PN 58182) Salary: $100,838 - $103,518 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Allowances: Health Facilities $5763.89 P.A. Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Facilities Management Closing Date: 24th May 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Free Parking is available on site. • Access to one RDO a fortnight. • Regular Hours will be Monday – Friday 7am – 3:57pm. • Opportunity to Opt-In for On Call Work available from 4pm until 7am for one week at a time Thursday – Thursday. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: Are you a Plumber looking for a new opportunity? We are looking for a qualified Plumber to join our Facilities Management Team to lead a small team of two Plumbers and one Trade Assistant. This role focuses on reactive maintenance across The Canberra Hospital campus, including prioritising work, investigating issues, and delivering effective solutions. You will also manage larger, more complex maintenance activities and provide technical advice on water systems. As a key representative of Canberra Health Services, you will engage with a broad range of internal stakeholders, including senior leaders, and contribute to the safe management of water systems within a clinical environment. To be successful in this position you will have: • extensive industry experience (ideally 10+ years), preferably within a large or campus-style environment. • proven leadership skills, including task allocation and team coordination. • ability to interpret hydraulic plans and navigate complex facilities. • strong knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and regulatory requirements for plumbing systems, including backflow prevention, thermostatic mixing valves (TMV’s), and water quality compliance. • experience contributing to preventative maintenance programs and asset lifecycle management, including the use of maintenance management systems to plan and track work. • a detailed understanding of infection prevention and control (IPC) principles, as well as knowledge of legionella and waterborne pathogen management. To apply for the role, please submit a copy of your most recent CV, along with a 2-Page Response to the Selection Criteria as listed in the Position Description. Any applications with only a CV will not be considered. If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic team making a real difference in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you! For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tim Kuffer at (02) 5124 2115 or at Tim.Kuffer@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Lead a small team of plumbers and trade assistants to perform reactive maintenance across the hospital campus. Manage complex maintenance activities and provide technical expertise on water systems and safety compliance in a clinical environment.