Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical)

Cairns Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

up to 5 weeks annual leave

Personal leave up to 3 weeks

Paid parental leave up to 14 weeks

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Job summary

Cairns Regional Council is seeking an Engineering Tradesperson to maintain and improve the plant and equipment at the Materials Recovery Facility. You will perform maintenance, repairs and optimisation of conveyors, hydraulics and gearboxes, carrying out fault-finding and preventative maintenance in a safety-focused team environment.

Requires a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner trade, current C-class licence, MR licence or ability to obtain, and vaccination clearance.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.
• MR Licence or ability to obtain.
• Elevated Work Platform or ability to obtain.
• Vaccinations for Hepatitis A/B, Tetanus and Q Fever.
• Experience maintaining industrial plant and equipment including conveyors, hydraulics, gearboxes and bearings.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and optimise conveyors, hydraulics, gearboxes and other processing equipment.
• Fault-finding, preventative maintenance, asset management and continuous improvement.
• Work within a safety-focused team environment.

Skills

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Trade qualification: Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner

Tools

Computerised maintenance systems

Job description

Salary Range: $82,594.69 per annum + applicable allowances

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Materials Recovery Facility

Application Close Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Looking for a hands-on role where your mechanical expertise keeps essential community infrastructure running?

Join our Resource Recovery team and play a key role in maintaining and improving the plant and equipment that supports Cairns' waste and recycling operations.

What You’ll Do:

As our Engineering Tradesperson, you'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair and optimisation of conveyors, hydraulics, gearboxes and other industrial processing equipment. You'll enjoy a diverse role that combines fault-finding, preventative maintenance, asset management and continuous improvement, all while working within a safety-focused team environment.

What We’re Looking For:

Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner.

Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.

MR (Medium Rigid) Licence or ability to obtain.

Elevated Work Platform (under 11 metres) or ability to obtain.

Vaccinations for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus and Q Fever.

Experience maintaining and repairing industrial plant and equipment, including conveyors, hydraulics, gearboxes and bearings.

Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a mechanical environment.

Experience with preventative maintenance programs, asset management and computerised maintenance systems.

Commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental compliance.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication and record-keeping skills.

Sound judgement and a proactive approach to managing maintenance and operational issues.

Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: [phone]***

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council