Tradesperson - Plumber (600003)

The Facilities and Engineering and team consist of multiple trade groups performing planned and reactive maintenance activities primarily to the Royal Hobart Hospital.

The plumbing team consists of a team leader, two qualified plumbers and a trade assistant. Regular on-call and works outside ordinary business hours are a requirement of the role ongoing training and professional development is encouraged and supported as appropriate to the role and the Team.

As a member of the Facilities and Engineering team. The occupant is responsible for the repair and installation of all plumbing trade related plant, equipment, services and facilities within the departments area of responsibility.

The role:

• As directed by the Senior Tradesperson - Plumber and Maintenance Coordinator, maintain, install, commission and test equipment and services to ensure plumbing systems are in statutory compliance with relevant building codes, legislation and regulations.
• Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and components including:
  • Reticulating hot and cold water services, waste lines and similar associated equipment.
  • Backflow prevention devices.
  • Roofs, gutters, and general areas associated with the role.
• In consultation with supervisory staff design, implement and review programmed maintenance schedules.
• Assist other staff a required in the day-to-day operations of the Facilities and Engineering Services operations whilst working within the boundaries of trade qualification, knowledge and experience. This includes providing work feedback reports, ensuring deadlines, specifications, and quality standards are met and providing trade technical advice and relieving plumbing supervisory staff as required.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $71,661 to $77,455 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount + access to Salary Packaging.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Relevant Trades Qualification**For the purpose of the previous section the; relevant trade qualification; is: Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent or eligible for registration by the Plumbers and Gas-fitters Registration Board to work as an Advanced Plumber (and Gas Fitter) in Tasmania

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Previous experience in the Health Care industry
2. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
5. serious traffic offences

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

•  Generic Tradesperson - Plumber Band 3 (March 2024) CSU.pdf
•  Generic Tradesperson - Plumber Band 3 (March 2024) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

For more information (Contact Officer)

Ken Bright

Manager Facilities and Building Services
6166 2713
**********@health.tas.gov.au

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