Plumber jobs in Australia

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Yes. Plumbing, drainage and gasfitting are regulated by state and territory laws, and each has its own regulator and licence classes, so the name and scope of a licence differ between, for example, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. In general you need the right licence or registration to carry out plumbing work independently, while apprentices and trainees work under a licensed plumber. A licence from one state may be recognised in another, but you should check the new regulator's process before starting work. Plumbing contractors who run a business need a separate contractor licence. ABLIS lists the licences and regulators for each jurisdiction.

New-build residential plumbing is pipework, drainage and fixture fit-off on a building program, often on a site with other trades. Maintenance and service plumbers go from job to job fixing leaks, blocked drains, hot water systems and burst pipes, and may be on call. Commercial and hydraulic plumbing covers larger buildings, with complex drainage, pumps and fire services. Gasfitting and roof plumbing (gutters, downpipes and roof drainage) are specialities that may need their own licence class. Employers look for which of these you have done most, so describe the type of jobs, the size of the sites and whether you can read plans.

Plumbers employed by plumbing contractors are generally covered by the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award [MA000036], which sets minimum rates by classification, overtime, allowances and leave. Large construction companies often have enterprise agreements with their own rates. Building sites also expect a general construction induction card (white card), a current driver licence and your own tools. We do not quote pay figures, as they depend on the instrument, classification and site. Ask which award or agreement applies, then check the minimum with the Fair Work Pay Calculator.

Registration: State or territory plumbing regulator (for example the Victorian Building Authority). A plumbing licence or registration from the state or territory where you work is needed to carry out plumbing work independently. ABLIS lists the licences for each jurisdiction.

Pay and conditions: usually the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award [MA000036] or an enterprise agreement. Check current minimum rates with the Fair Work Pay Calculator.

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