Plumber Leading Hand

ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified person to fill the position of Plumber Leading Hand, Senior Building Trade (SBT), in the Facilities Management Unit, located at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).

Working closely within the Facilities Management and Custodial Operations teams, the Plumber Leading Hand is a key contributor to the delivery of high-quality hydraulic, drainage, and gas related services across the facility.

The successful applicant is responsible for coordinating and undertaking a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance activities, including the installation, testing, optimisation, upgrade, renovation, and repair of plumbing infrastructure, systems, and appliances. These works ensure the facility remains safe, compliant, humane, cost-effective, and fit for purpose.

Further to this, the Plumbing Leading Hand will supervise and work alongside detainees, providing practical instruction and coaching to develop their skills and support rehabilitation goals.

To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to Work Health and Safety (WHS) and security protocols, ensuring compliance and fostering a safe work environment for staff and detainees.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Background, criminal history and security clearance checks will be conducted.

The occupant of this position will be required to:

• Hold an Australian recognised occupational trade qualification in water supply plumbing, sanitary drainage and gas fitting (minimum Certificate III level).
• Hold an ACT Plumbers licence/registration in the above classes or have the ability to obtain before commencement.
• Hold an unrestricted driver's licence (minimum class C).
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra )
• Pass a pre-employment medical.
• Undertake parts of the duties outside core business hours.
• Work a rotating on-call roster.
• Work across all ACT Corrective Services sites.

Qualifications in the following areas are highly desirable:

• Completion of plumbing/gas fitting/sanitary drainage Certificate IV.
• General and LPG (Vapour) gasfitter.
• Type A or B gas appliance worker Restricted or Unrestricted.
• Restricted electrical licence (Plumbing).
• Backflow Prevention testing endorsement.
• Thermostatic mixing valves.
• Irrigation Plumber.
• General construction induction (white card).
• Working with asbestos containing materials.
• Prevention Crystalline Silica exposure.
• Elevating work platform.
• Working at heights.
• Work Safely on roofs.
• Confined space entry.
• Experience working within a custodial or secure environment.

How to Apply:

To apply, applicants are required to submit three items:

• A copy of your current driver's licence.
• One-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements.
• A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager)

Candidates who are self-employed may use two customers to whom they have provided a service in the last 18 months.

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