Permanent Full Time
Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
$39.47- $41.81 (LGIA Stream C Level C10 – C8 + Site + Tool Allowance) + Superannuation
Location – Rockhampton
Your new role
Are you looking for a rewarding career close to home? Excited to make a positive impact in your local community? Eager for variety in your daily work?
We're hiring a qualified Fitter & Turner with welding/fabrication skills & experience to keep our Council assets in top condition. This role covers a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks on both fixed and mobile equipment, including earthmoving machinery, pumps, combustion engines, landscaping gear, street-sweeping vehicles, and structures.
If you're passionate about delivering quality work and want to be part of an organisation that values work-life balance and safety in a modern workshop, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and make a difference in your community every day!
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
What we are looking for
Manufacturing, assembly and machining of parts and equipment from raw materials
Cutting, drilling, welding & grinding of various materials to complete tasks in the estimated time frames.
Experience repairing and maintaining plant equipment both hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Experience in welding/fabrication on mobile plant and various structures
Other general administration duties related to recording your work
What you'll get in return
As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 900 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.
Supportive Work/Life Balance
A large employer with a strong values driven culture
A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Corporate membership discounts
Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
17.5% annual leave loading
Wages paid fortnightly
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Passport and active social clubs
What you need to do next
To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:
A 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
Your Current resume.
Application Criteria
Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter & Turner or equivalent
Experience in the maintenance and repair of fixed & mobile mechanical plant & equipment including servicing, welding, fabrication, and infield repairs
Experience in the use of milling machines & metal turning lathes
Safety First attitude, with experience in completing regular written risk assessments for daily tasks.
Please use Council's cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.
Applications Close: Monday 2 December 2024 at Midnight (AEST)
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