Are you ready to trade the unpredictable site-to-site grind for a stable, local position? We are currently seeking qualified Maintenance Plumbers for immediate Temp-to-Perm opportunities across major Government Health Precincts based in Chermside and Woolloongabba.
These positions offer the perfect way to establish a long-term, secure career within the public sector. You will benefit from government-scale stability while working in high-stakes, rewarding environments where your technical skills directly support essential clinical services and community healthcare.
The Payoff & Roster
The Rate: $56.95 per hour + Super (paid fortnightly).
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a structured 9-day fortnight (RDO scheme), giving you an extra 26 days off per year.
Roster Perks: Fixed, stable day hours from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Stability: Genuine Temp-to-Perm pathway to transition into a permanent role within a secure government body.
Extra Earnings: Regular opportunities for overtime and on-call allowances to heavily boost your take-home pay.
Immediate Start: Onboard quickly into stable, essential services facilities.
The Work
As a core part of the Facilities Management teams, you will ensure the precincts’ critical water, drainage, and gas infrastructure remains at a high standard. This involves varied, hands-on upkeep across complex hospital campuses.
Healthcare Maintenance: Conduct reactive and preventative plumbing maintenance across hospital buildings and clinical assets.
Compliance Testing: Carry out the maintenance, installation, and testing of backflow prevention devices and Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs).
Sanitary & Hot Water: Perform rapid repairs to drainage networks, trade waste, sanitary systems, and commercial hot water services.
Advanced Diagnostics: Execute fault-finding and complex diagnostics across intricate healthcare hydraulic and piping systems.
Safety & Standards: Maintain comprehensive digital job logs via tablet while ensuring all work meets strict health, WHS, and government standards.
What You Need
We are looking for reliable, safety-conscious tradespeople who take pride in a clean finish and understand the high-compliance requirements of a busy hospital environment.
Trade Qualified: Cert III in Plumbing (or equivalent).
Licensing: Current, valid QLD Plumbing and Drainage Licence.
Endorsements: TMV and Backflow prevention endorsements are highly regarded.
Advantageous: A Restricted Electrical Licence or Working at Heights (WAH) ticket is a significant advantage.
Compliance: Willingness to pass a National Police Check and provide standard healthcare facility vaccination records.
Rights: Full Australian Working Rights (Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident preferred).
Why work with Randstad?
We specialise in Public Sector trades and healthcare infrastructure. We don't just place you and disappear; our team works closely with you to ensure your temporary assignment transitions smoothly into a permanent career, keeping you supported every step of the way.
Sound like you?
With multiple roles now available across both North and South Brisbane hubs, we are moving quickly on applications. Click APPLY now to send through your resume and state your preferred location.
For a confidential chat about these roles or other exclusive trade opportunities, feel free to reach out to Samuel Vella at samuel.vella@randstad.com.au.
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