Licenced Plumber Tradesperson

Deliver essential services that make a difference every day. As a member of our team, you won’t just work for the city; you’ll co-create it. Your work will help maintain and improve the facilities and infrastructure our community relies on every day.

About the role

City of Newcastle (CN) has a permanent opportunity for a Licensed Plumber Tradesperson to join our Building Trades Services team. Reporting to the Team Leader Building Trades Services, you'll deliver plumbing maintenance, repairs and construction services across a diverse range of Council assets. From planned asset preservation projects to reactive maintenance, you'll use your expertise to provide safe, compliant and high-quality plumbing solutions.

We're seeking a qualified plumbing professional with experience in construction, maintenance and repair, strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality outcomes. You'll work independently and collaboratively to deliver excellent customer service, support apprentices and contribute to the continuous improvement of our Building Trades Services team. Through your work, you'll play an important role in helping keep Newcastle's community facilities safe, reliable and fit for purpose.

Responsibilities

• Deliver plumbing maintenance, repairs and construction services across Council assets
• Provide safe, compliant and high-quality plumbing solutions for planned and reactive projects
• Work independently and collaboratively to support team goals
• Support apprentices and contribute to continuous improvement
• Deliver excellent customer service

Requirements

• Qualified plumbing professional with experience in construction, maintenance and repair
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to quality outcomes
• Right to live and work in Australia

Benefits

• 38-hour working week with flexible work arrangements including an optional 9-day fortnight
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry-leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $18.00 per fortnight
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options and reward/recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist and Psychology, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

Pay

$85,149.95 per annum + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation for a 38-hour week.

Schedule

38 hours per week with flexible work arrangements.