Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Water
Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)
Salary Range: Base Salary $84,369 per annum + super, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary
Location: Boilermakers Workshop - Mt Saint John
Application Close: 11:45pm, Tuesday 17 March 2026
We’re looking for a skilled tradesperson to help maintain and improve Council’s water infrastructure. In this role, you’ll use your welding and fabrication skills to carry out repairs, routine maintenance, and installation work across a range of Council assets. You’ll also provide practical advice on fabrication and repairs to other teams and customers when needed.
You’ll take responsibility for the quality of your work, follow all safety and environmental rules, and help create a workplace where everyone looks out for each other. Part of the job includes supporting apprentices with guidance and hands-on learning, as well as taking on specialised tasks that match your training and experience. You may also be required to join the on-call roster.
If you’re someone who takes pride in doing a job well, enjoys working in a team, and is committed to good customer service, this role could be a great fit.
Qualifications And Experience
Our ideal candidate will have:
Mandatory
Qualified Tradesperson as a Certificate 3 Boilermaker or equivalent. Perform general boiler making duties - grinding, cutting (friction and gas cutting), welding (GTAW, GMAW, MMAW), welding of various metal types (aluminium, stainless, cast iron, cast steel), polishing, cropping, pressing, heat treatment and stress relieving of steels, shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment and carbon rod gauging. Ability to read and understand plans and engineered construction drawings. Current “C” Class Driver’s Licence (with ability to obtain an \"MR\" licence).
Desirable
Substantial trade experience in industrial boiler making. High level of knowledge about and experience in planning and performing welding repairs, maintenance, modifications and installation work unsupervised and across a diverse range of industries. Problem solving abilities and skills commensurate of a tradesman with significant experience in industrial works. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and experience in training apprentices. Good customer service skills to interact with internal or external customers and the general public. Dogman’s ticket. Bridge / Gantry ticket. Forklift Licence. Ability to estimate, quantify and quote work requirements.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Uniforms, tools and PPE provided Annual wage progression Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
Contact Person: Brian (Team Leader)
Contact Phone: (during business hours and for position enquiries only)
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone for a confidential discussion.
Welcome to our playground: Boilermaker_PD.pdf