Boilermaker

Apply Now; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 3,822,000 - 4,186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Fitness access

Counselling

Safe working environment

Free parking

Uniform and PPE

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

The Gold Coast City Council is seeking experienced Boilermakers (Engineering Fabricators) to join their Fabrication team. You will perform boilermaker/welding, fabrication, maintenance and repair tasks in workshop and site environments across various projects including vehicles, plant and infrastructure assets.

This hands-on role emphasizes diverse work, problem-solving and delivering quality outcomes within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaker/welding) or equivalent
• Unrestricted C Class Driver Licence
• Sound boilermaker, welding and fabrication skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and measurements
• Experience with a range of materials and fabrication processes
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills and ability to work with customers and other trades
• Ability to manage priorities and complete work within required timeframes

Responsibilities

• Undertake boilermaker/welding, fabrication, maintenance and repair work in workshop and site environments.
• Work on a diverse range of projects across vehicles, plant, infrastructure assets and structural steelwork.
• Collaborate with the team and customers to deliver safe, quality fabrication solutions.
• Interpret project drawings and specifications to ensure accurate fabrication and installation.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and efficiency on all tasks.

Skills

Boilermaker welding

Fabrication

Driving licence C

Interpret drawings

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Priorities management

Customer communication

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Job description

• Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours per week
• Salary: From $3304.40 fortnightly plus Superannuation

Fleet Services supports the City by providing maintenance, technical and fabrication services across a diverse range of vehicles, plant, equipment and infrastructure.

Our Fabrication team provides Council-wide boilermaker/welding and fabrication services, supporting customers and projects across different areas of the City. The team undertakes a broad range of work including repairs and modifications, structural and general fabrication, custom-built components, infrastructure-related works and site installations.

We pride ourselves on delivering safe, practical and quality fabrication solutions while working collaboratively with our customers across the City.

About the role

We are seeking experienced Boilermakers (internally referred to as Engineering Fabricators) to join our Fabrication team.

Working under the direction of the Team Leader Engineering and Fabrication, you will undertake a diverse range of boilermaker/welding, fabrication, maintenance and repair work in both workshop and site-based environments.

The role is not limited to Fleet work. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects supporting different Council business areas, including vehicles and plant, infrastructure assets, structural steelwork, equipment modifications, repairs and custom fabrication.

This is a hands‑on role suited to a tradesperson who enjoys variety, problem‑solving and producing quality work as part of a supportive trade team.

We're looking for people who have:

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaker/welding) or equivalent trade qualification
• Unrestricted C Class Driver Licence
• Sound boilermaker, welding and fabrication skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and measurements
• Experience working with a range of materials and fabrication processes
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills and ability to work with customers and other trades
• Ability to manage priorities and complete work within required timeframes

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 – enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family

A stable working environment with job security

A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment

Free parking

Uniform and PPE provided

A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority

Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay

Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

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 welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

Closing Date Sunday 4th October 2026 /11:59pm AEDT