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Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents' lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.
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Mechanical Fitter
Council is seeking to appoint a permanent term full time Mechanical Fitter to contribute to Council's success.
* Dynamic work environment, working across the region
* Supportive team culture
* PPE, iPad, iPhone and Vehicle included (tool of trade use)
About the Role
The purpose of this position is to successfully manufacture, install, maintain, and operate mechanical equipment within Gladstone Regional Council's Water Program Delivery team, within required timeframes and within allocated budgets. This position is required to work within all aspects of wastewater treatment plants and sewerage pumps stations daily including exposure to raw sewerage.
* Salary for this role is $99,449.73, plus generous on call provisions and allowances
* Annual increases apply.
* On call roster attracts additional leave entitlements.
About You
Team Player – Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
Safety Conscious – Committed to maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to safety protocols
Mentor – Experience in guiding and supporting apprentices, fostering their growth and development
Proactive - Takes initiative in identifying issues and suggesting improvements
You will bring:
* Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter and relevant experience, knowledge and expertise.
* Ability to work in tight spaces.
* Appropriate physical skills to perform physical tasks on a daily basis.
* Experience and competency operating under a Medium Rigid (MR) License
* Communication and literacy skills to complete paperwork, liaise with others and to follow instructions.
* Work outside of normal work hours as requested by your supervisor as part of the requirements of the sections published 'on call' roster.
* Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.
* Current Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.
This position requires immunisation against Hepatitis A/B and Tetanus.
Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing.
For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on or email the Talent Acquisition Team at
Closing Date
12 noon Monday 5 January 2026.