Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Some of the key benefits for the position and employment at Programmed, include:

• Attractive pay: Base rate of $55.80 per hour + 25% casual loading, plus applicable on-call and overtime penalties
• Pathway to permanency: This role will commence as casual with a clear view to transitioning into full-time permanent employment
• Prime location: Based at Lockyer Valley Correctional Facility (Gatton Prison), great for local employment close to home and only an hour’s drive from Brisbane
• Exclusive employee perks: Access discounts and benefits with over 600 retailers, including Coles, Woolworths, BWS, Dan Murphy’s, The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi, BCF, SuperCheap Auto, and many more!
• Investment in you: We're passionate about personal and professional growth, offering access to certificates, webinars, mentorship, and practical training to help you thrive in your career
• Your well-being, our priority: Strong safety culture, generous paid parental leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program, including tailored well-being initiatives designed to support your personal and family needs

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Plumber to join our team on a casual basis, working full‑time hours in support of a critical facilities management contract.

This role is primarily focused on preventative maintenance within a high‑security correctional facility expansion, contributing to prisoner health, rehabilitation outcomes and broader community safety. The position will also involve reactive maintenance, fault finding and installation works as required.

Based in Gatton (QLD), this role is offered on a casual engagement but provides consistent, guaranteed full‑time hours of 36+ hours per week. The position includes participation in an on‑call roster, with applicable on‑call, overtime and penalty rates paid in line with conditions, and offers a strong pathway to full‑time permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive plumbing maintenance across the facility.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing faults quickly and efficiently.
• Conduct system inspections and ensure compliance with safety and health standards.
• Install and upgrade plumbing systems, including water, waste, and gas systems.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repairs.
• Support high-security systems and emergency plumbing services.
• Follow strict safety protocols and work in a high-security environment.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring experience in major commercial or industrial settings, with a strong focus on Preventative Maintenance. You’re passionate about delivering high-quality work and are deeply committed to safety; both for yourself and your team. Additionally, you will have:

• Certificate III in Plumbing
• Previous experience in a maintenance role is preferred
• Current driver’s license and White Card (preferred)
• A professional approach to the workplace
• Proven ability to deliver high-standard work
• A solid understanding of and commitment to quality, environmental, and OH&S management systems

About Us

Programmed is a leading provider of operations and maintenance services across all industry sectors including education, health, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and mining in Australia and New Zealand. 

Our Facility Management business unit partners with our valued clients to deliver a comprehensive range of facilities management from small repair work to managing large-scale facilities and infrastructure networks.

We encourage career development, support flexibility and care about your personal wellbeing and safety. Join the Programmed team today. 

Work With Us

Submit your application today and join us on our mission to build outstanding people, strong customers, and great communities.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOL, we encourage you to visit our website.