Located on the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and psychiatric services. The organisation serves a catchment in excess of 110,000 and comprises of a total of 282 beds and an extensive range of primary and community services. Warrnambool boasts excellent sporting, education (pre-school to university), social and cultural facilities. The city’s award winning foreshore promenade is a 5.7km path that stretches from the breakwater along the coastline to the Hopkins River mouth.

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a qualified Plumber to join our team and supply all plumbing services including limited mechanical repairs and maintenance throughout the South West Healthcare campuses. The role will maintain all plumbing, pipes, fittings and appliances relative to sewerage, gas, roofing, hot and cold water supplies, non-potable water and steam services throughout the SWH campuses, residences and Central Linen Services.

You will be required to participate in an on-call roster after hours and support other on-call team members as required. This role has an exciting opportunity to supervise and control training of Plumbing Apprentices.

This is a permanent full time (80 hours per fortnight) position with a monthly ADO.

What you bring

The successful applicant will hold relevant trade qualifications and experience in the plumbing industry and hold a current Australian driver's license.Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment is essential to the success of this role. You must demonstrate strategic problem solving skills and flexibility in a changing environment. Mechanical trade skills in addition to plumbing trade skills would be advantageous, as well as a forklift licence.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 29 May 2022. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with Victorian Public Health Sector Maintenance Multi Employer Enterprise Agreement 2017 – 2021.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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