Job Description
Plumber
Req ID:  4954
Posting Start Date:  18/01/2026
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Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus)
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Job Description: 

Engineering Services Plumber

Royal Melbourne Hospital

  • Full Time Ongoing position
  • Generous 5 weeks Annual Leave per year plus fortnightly RDO.
  • Salary packaging, onsite parking, close to public transport.

This role as the Engineering Services Plumber plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the hospital's engineering department. This position involves overseeing a wide range of engineering activities, including maintenance, repairs, renovations, and compliance with regulatory standards, as well as providing resource knowledge to support capital project programs. The position will ensure that all plumbing tasks are completed effectively and in a timely manner to support the hospital's mission of providing high-quality healthcare services. You will be welcomed in a dynamic team and be given an opportunity to showcase your skills.

About you

This exciting position will require a trade qualification Registered/Licenced Plumber; Licenced preferred 

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering services or related commercial plumbing position, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.
  • Strong technical expertise in plumbing and building systems, with knowledge of healthcare facility requirements and regulations.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, codes, and standards governing healthcare facility engineering and safety.
  • Current driver's license valid for Australia. 

Benefits of working with us

  • Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
  • Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team.
  • Salary packaging, onsite car parking and, close to public transport.

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Interested? 

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us via the details below. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. 
Name and Contact:  Jasmine Veljanovska 9342 8341
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check. The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve. RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards (https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards). As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.