Building Tradesperson
1 week ago
About the work unit / facility
Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services / Facility and Integrated Support Services / Townsville Hospital and Health Service
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $73,222 to $90,332 p.a. (HBEA10-HBEA06)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
Working as a plumber for the health service you will be required to undertake plumbing work in a reactive, corrective and planned means as required in the construction and maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment within the Hospital, Health Service.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Possession of a relevant trade certificate, Registered Training Organisation or an overseas qualification deemed equivalent by the Australian Government and/or relevant registration body.
- Hold current plumbing licence issued by QBCC.
- The following knowledge, skills and experience will be highly regarded:
- Restricted Electrical Licence (QLD)
- TMV and Backflow endorsements
- Gas Fitters Licence
- Water Quality and Testing Training
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Allan Reilly on
Apply ONLINE:
Applications close: Sunday, 19 October 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
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