Fabrication & Workshop Assistant — 4-Day Week

Lake Macquarie City Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4-day week (35 hours)

Long service leave

Gym membership discount

Free parking

Lake Mac benefits

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a Workshop Labourer to support the workshop and construction activities. You will prepare materials, assist with fabrication and installation of community assets, and operate equipment under supervision.

Strong teamwork and safety‑consciousness are essential. You’ll read plans, use drawings for setting out work, and ensure clear communication with colleagues and customers while maintaining a courteous service standard.

Qualifications

• High School certificate or equivalent relevant experience in an automotive or mechanical/fabrication workshop.
• Commitment to provide efficient and courteous customer service.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience operating Excavator or willingness to undergo training.
• RMS Class MR Licence or willing to obtain.
• WorkCover Construction Induction Card.
• Competence operating a skid-steer loader and associated implements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and assist with workshop and construction activities.
• Clean and maintain plant and equipment.
• Perform manual handling tasks and assist with fabrication, welding and installation of community assets.
• Read plans and drawings to set out work to specification.
• Operate vehicles and plant within your skill level and communicate progress to customers.

Skills

Excavator operation

Skid-steer loader

RMS MR Licence

Teamwork

Communication

Construction Induction Card

Education

High School certificate

Job description

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a Workshop Labourer to support the workshop and construction activities. You will prepare materials, assist with fabrication and installation of community assets, and operate equipment under supervision.

Strong teamwork and safety‑consciousness are essential. You’ll read plans, use drawings for setting out work, and ensure clear communication with colleagues and customers while maintaining a courteous service standard.