- Location
- Client Site - AUS - QLD - Kippa-Ring - Cnr George & Florence St, Australia
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Title
PlumberJob Description Summary
Join Cushman & Wakefield as a Plumber supporting one of Australia’s leading private hospital networks. This is a unique opportunity to apply your trade expertise in a highly regulated, purpose‑driven environment where your work directly supports patient care, clinical safety and essential hospital operations.If you’re looking for stability, variety and meaningful work — this role delivers all three.
Job Description
As a Plumber within the healthcare portfolio, you’ll deliver a mix of planned maintenance, reactive repairs, compliance testing and asset lifecycle works across a live hospital environment. You’ll work closely with other trades, FM teams and clinical stakeholders to ensure hydraulic, sanitary and medical gas systems operate safely, reliably and in full compliance with statutory requirements.
You’ll gain exposure to complex systems, essential services and critical infrastructure — perfect for someone who enjoys technical problem‑solving and hands‑on work that makes a real impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
Maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems including hot/cold water, drainage and sanitary services
Operating and maintaining medical gas, steam and water treatment systems
Conducting backflow prevention testing and compliance documentation
Monitoring Legionella risks and water quality parameters
Responding to urgent plumbing issues impacting clinical operations
Supporting asset lifecycle replacement and minor works programs
Liaising with hospital staff to minimise disruption during works
Participating in on‑call rotations (24/7 plumbing & gas fitting service)
What You’ll Bring
Qualified Plumber with relevant trade licence
Minimum 5 years’ experience in plumbing maintenance roles
Experience in complex facilities — hospital or clinical environments highly regarded
Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, compliance testing and essential services
Ability to work safely in a highly regulated environment
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Valid driver’s licence, White Card and ability to obtain relevant clearances
Experience using mobile work order systems (CMMS)
Desirable licences/skills:
Backflow prevention accreditation
TMV/tempering valve experience
EWP / High Risk Boom
Gas fitting experience
Water treatment, filtration and pump maintenance
Leak detection, hydro jetting and drainage diagnostics
Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?
Working within the healthcare network means your work has real impact — every task you complete supports patient wellbeing, clinical operations and hospital safety. You’ll be part of a supportive, high‑performing team with access to:
Purpose‑driven work in a critical healthcare environment
Exposure to complex hydraulic and medical gas systems
A stable, long‑term contract with ongoing career opportunities
National trade specialists, engineering support and strong safety frameworks
A global organisation with pathways across IFM, trades and technical services
If you’re looking for meaningful work, technical challenge and a team that values your expertise, this is the place to grow.
As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
