Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Plumbing Technician
Perform maintenance and repair of hospital plumbing and hydraulic systems.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Downer plans, creates, and sustains essential public services across Australia and New Zealand, managing critical infrastructure such as hospitals, data centres, and defence partnerships. The organisation prides itself on a high‑performance culture, diversity, and inclusion, with 30 % of vacancies filled internally. • Carry out maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of plumbing and hydraulic systems across hospital facilities. • Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, codes, and industry standards. • Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free work environment at all times. • Prioritise and manage workloads effectively to meet maintenance deadlines and service demands. • Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and stakeholders to deliver efficient and professional service outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸plumbing maintenance
- ▸fault finding
- ▸hydraulic repair
- ▸compliance
- ▸safety management
- ▸work prioritisation
What You Bring
We are seeking a qualified and motivated Plumbing Technician to join our Hard FM team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. In this role, you will perform routine and preventative maintenance on plumbing and hydraulic systems within a large, complex facility, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, and service. This is a full‑time opportunity, Monday to Friday, 0700‑1530. Candidates must complete a pre‑employment medical, provide a current National Police Clearance, vaccination evidence, and relevant qualifications. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. • Current South Australian Plumbing Licence and White Card (Backflow, TMV, or Gasfitting licences highly regarded). • Experience in a maintenance or facilities environment. • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with a focus on quality workmanship. • Reliable, punctual, and committed to safe work practices and customer service excellence. • Effective communicator with a positive, team-focused attitude.
Requirements
- ▸plumbing licence
- ▸white card
- ▸maintenance experience
- ▸diagnostic skills
- ▸safety focus
- ▸police clearance
Benefits
Downer Group offers employees the chance to enable communities to thrive while making a direct impact on the future. The company provides opportunities for training and development, internal career progression, exclusive employee discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program that supports personal and professional wellbeing. The company values diversity and invites applications from people of all backgrounds, including those traditionally under‑represented in the industry. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, Downer supports flexible work arrangements, inclusive leadership, and equitable access to opportunities.
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