Plumber

At Ventia, we're proud to deliver essential services that keep some of Australia's largest industrial operations running safely and efficiently. We are currently seeking an experienced Plumber - Fire Systems to join our dedicated Fire Services team supporting the BlueScope Steelworks site in Port Kembla, NSW. This is a permanent full-time opportunity working within a close-knit and highly skilled team responsible for maintaining critical fire protection infrastructure.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time employment
• Competitive hourly rate plus applicable penalties and occasional overtime
• Monday to Friday roster working 7:00am to 3:30pm
• Company vehicle provided for work purposes on site
• Ongoing training and development, including support to obtain industry-specific qualifications
• Long-term career opportunities within Ventia and the BlueScope contract
• Work within a supportive team environment with a strong safety culture

About the Role

Reporting to the Fire Services leadership team, you will carry out statutory inspection, testing, maintenance and repair activities across a large industrial site. The role is focused on ensuring critical fire protection systems remain compliant, reliable and operational in accordance with relevant Australian Standards.

Your day will typically involve attending scheduled maintenance activities, completing inspections and testing requirements, identifying defects, troubleshooting issues and carrying out repairs as required. Work is completed both independently and collaboratively with other technicians across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of wet fire systems in accordance with AS1851
• Complete maintenance activities in line with work management processes and job plans
• Diagnose faults and undertake corrective maintenance
• Complete service reports and maintenance documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Participate in an on-call roster and respond to breakdowns when required
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders

Inspect, test and maintain: 

• Fire sprinkler systems
• Deluge systems
• Fire hydrants
• Fire hose reels
• Associated alarms and wet fire infrastructure

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• NSW Plumbing Licence
• Current NSW C Class Driver's Licence
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to work autonomously and manage your workload
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience preparing reports and completing maintenance documentation
• A proactive approach and positive team-focused attitude
• Availability for On Call requirements 

Desirable

• Experience working with wet fire systems
• FPAS accreditation or Certificate II in Fire Protection
• Extinguishing Agent Handling Licence (Entitlement 2 or 3)
• Previous experience in industrial maintenance environments
• Fire industry experience gained with contractors or service providers
• Working at Heights, Confined Space or industrial site experience

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.   

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage. 

How to apply 
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.   

The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act 1991.    

Position Reference Number: 169135