Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital is situated on the banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River). Established in 1937, the boutique facility provides leading surgical, medical and mental health care. It is also the largest non-government provider of rehabilitation services in Western Australia, with private and publicly funded services supported by a comprehensive multidisciplinary team

Your role at St John of God Mount Lawley Hospital

Are you a skilled plumber with a passion for precision and reliability? Join our dedicated Engineering & Maintenance team at SJG Mount Lawley Hospital where your work directly supports critical healthcare operations and patient safety. As Plumber you will be responsible for monitoring, operating, maintaining and repairing hydraulic services and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

The role is offered on a permanent full-time basis.

The Position

• Participate in the supportive role of the Engineering & Maintenance Department as an integral part of the caring and healing mission of the hospital.
• Ensuring that interactions with other staff are conducive to harmonious working relationships and being aware of safety and emergency procedures within the Hospital.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and secure environment by using safe working practices and by identifying and assisting to remove any hazards.
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of hydraulic services, equipment, water supply and sanitary items.
• Update repair and maintenance documentation for computer-based maintenance management systems.
• Maintain adequate stock levels for the efficient operation of plumbing and hydraulic services.
• Assist as required with general maintenance in the Hospital.
• Certify plumbing works as required including back flow prevention and gas installations to Level II.

The position will require you to carry a pocket pager and be prepared to respond to calls when required. You will be required to be 'on call' for the role.

To succeed you will have a Trade Certificate in Plumbing and a current 'A' Class Plumbing License with 5+ years of technical and trade experience and endorsements in back flow prevention and gas installations. You will also be able to identify faults in the types of plumbing and hydraulic systems installed in a hospital environment and have the ability to work in such diverse areas such as patients' rooms, Operating Suites, plant rooms, kitchen, swimming pools, convent quarters and doctors' rooms.

A sound knowledge of building trades, maintenance and repairs, a current 'C' class Driver's License and excellent physical health and mobility is essential in this role.

Above all, patient care and providing excellent service will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation

• Salary: $90,003 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent full-time position
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Green travel allowance - if you walk, car pool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year
• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passpor

For enquiries contact Keith Giles, Facility Manager, on 0418 914 369.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified