Base per Annum: ENG Level C8 - Base pay of $78,791 per annum
Position Type: Permanent, full-time position
Application Close Date: Sunday, 26 April 2026
* 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
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
You will have demonstrated experience in structural steel fabrication ideally with experience in the maintenance of water reticulation infrastructure, strong mechanical skills, attention to detail and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
This position requires sound oral and written communication skills, highly developed numeracy skills, along with the ability to work successfully autonomously and in a small team environment. You will be trade qualified in Structural Steel Fabrication (or similar).
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.
Benefits
* Permanent, full-time position
* Base pay of $78,791 per annum comprised of base wage and allowances and an Above Award Payment
* 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
* Work/life Balance – 9-day fortnight
* 12% employer superannuation contributions
* Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness passport and discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
* Learning and development opportunities
* Salary sacrificing options
Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.
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