Plumber

Occupation: Plumber (General)
ANZSCO: 334111
Location: Australia (various client locations)
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are a specialist recruitment agency representing a range of reputable Australian employers seeking experienced Plumbers for long-term, full-time positions across Australia.

These opportunities are with established Australian businesses requiring skilled tradespeople to meet ongoing operational demand. Positions are available to Australian-based candidates and suitably qualified overseas applicants who meet employment and migration eligibility requirements.

Role Overview

Successful candidates will be placed directly with our client employers and will be responsible for carrying out trade-level plumbing work across residential, commercial, and/or industrial environments. All roles are genuine, ongoing positions and require applicants to operate competently and independently at trade level.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment
• Work on water supply, drainage, sewerage, stormwater, and gas systems (where licensed)
• Read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs and replacements
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown work
• Install and maintain hot water systems and associated components
• Ensure all plumbing work complies with Australian Standards, local codes, and regulations
• Complete job cards, service reports, and compliance documentation accurately
• Liaise with supervisors, clients, and other trades on site
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements

Mandatory Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of full-time, post-qualification work experience as a Plumber
• Relevant plumbing trade qualification (or overseas equivalent suitable for skills assessment)
• Proven ability to work independently and unsupervised at trade level
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated, verifiable employment history in the occupation

Licensing & Compliance

• Ability to obtain the relevant state or territory plumbing licence
• Gas fitting endorsement where applicable (highly regarded)
• Valid drivers licence (preferred)
• Willingness to meet all regulatory and licensing requirements necessary to perform the role in Australia

Important Information for Overseas Applicants

• Applicants must have sufficient English language ability to perform the role safely and meet Australian employment and migration requirements.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate and evidence their work experience and qualifications for assessment purposes.
• Certain personal migration-related costs—such as skills assessments, English language testing, medical examinations, police clearances, visa application charges, translations, and relocation expenses—may be payable by the applicant, subject to agreement with the sponsoring employer.
• Visa sponsorship, where available, is provided by the host employer, not the recruitment agency, and is subject to eligibility and approval.