About the team
Located at Carrara Depot within the Maintenance and Fabrication Business Unit of Fleet, the Team Leader Engineering and Fabrication reports to the Supervisor Engineering and Fabrication and leads the teams of trade-qualified Boilermakers, Fitters and Turners.
About the role
The position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation and leadership of a team of trade-qualified boilermakers, fitters, and turners. This is a hybrid position requiring leadership, mentoring, administration, customer service, and technical on tools expertise. The fabrication team deals with scheduled work and priority repairs, including emergency fabrication projects off-site and in the workshop. The Team Leader Engineering and Fabrication, ensures that regular updates and reports are provided to line leaders and stakeholders across the City regarding the progress of jobs and opportunities for improvement.
We’re looking for people who have:
* Extensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the Engineering fabrication and welding trade.
* Knowledge and understanding of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, and the ability to review and implement City safety policies and procedures.
* Proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft 365 and a work order management system.
* Proven leadership abilities with experience managing teams in a workshop environment.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with difficult team members or customers, resolve conflicts and a demonstrated commitment to building and maintaining strong working relationships.
* Ensure that high-quality work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
* Perform all other reasonable duties assigned by line leader in a professional and efficient manner.
Key Requirements
* Certificate lll in Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaker)
* Unrestricted C Class Drivers Licence
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
* 9-day fortnight
* Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
* Personal and professional development courses
* Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
* 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
* 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to applyTo submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Amani Amani
Contact Email ******@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date 10 April 2026/11:59pm
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.