Applications Close: 04/03/2026 Location: Mareeba
Applications Close: 04/03/2026 Location: Mareeba
* Utilise your mechanical aptitude and trade skills in a dynamic work environment
* Enjoy a physically active role where no two days are the same
* Join a dedicated team committed to maintaining and improving community infrastructure
* Contribute to meaningful projects that have a direct impact on the local community
About Mareeba Shire Council
Located in beautiful Far North Queensland where the rainforest meets the Outback, the Mareeba Shire provides an idyllic, regional lifestyle with the convenience of being only an hour from an international airport, cafes, restaurants, theatres and tropical beaches in the regional city of Cairns.
Mareeba Shire Council is a high-performing, community-focussed organisation with over 200 dedicated staff. Our recent budget was praised in the media for its considered and sensible approach, demonstrating our commitment to financial responsibility and community investment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-regarded council making a real impact across the region.
The role
The Fabricator/ Fitter combines their trade qualification and strong mechanical aptitude with their high-level of precision and problem-solving skills to perform tasks essential to the upkeep, maintenance and continual improvement of Council infrastructure. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the Water Reticulation team.
Daily duties in this role will include assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. This may involve working with various teams across Council workgroups.
The role involves physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a daily basis. The Fabricator/ Fitter must ensure they are and remain physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks. This includes a requirement to maintain their weight at or below the Safe Working Load (SWL) limit for the seat of the machinery and equipment the position is required to operate.
The position is required to assist with after-hours work and be part of an on-call support roster for the water and waste section.
What we are looking for
This role requires a formal trade qualification with demonstrated experience. Along with sound oral and written communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and in a small team, the successful applicant will have:
* A current Queensland MR driver’s licence or willingness to obtain one
* Trade qualification in Structural Steel Fabrication (or similar)
* Demonstrated experience working as a special class welder
* Working at Heights and Confined Space training or willingness to complete this training
* Queensland Construction Industry White Card
* Strong mechanical skills and attention to detail
* The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Experience maintaining water reticulation infrastructure will be highly regarded, along with a High Risk Work Licence (LF Forklift)
You will be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia. Mareeba Shire Council does not offer employer visa sponsorship.
What we can offer you
1. Permanent, full-time position
2. ENG Level C8
3. Base pay of $78,791 per annum comprised of base wage and allowances and an Above Award