Maintenance Mechanical Fitter

Wingecarribee Shire Council; Moss Vale; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Rostered day off every fortnight

Generous leave entitlements

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Wingecarribee Shire Council in Moss Vale NSW is hiring a Maintenance Mechanical Fitter to support the operation, maintenance and renewal of essential water and wastewater infrastructure. This hands-on role reports to the Team Leader Maintenance Mechanical Fitter and requires a trade qualification and experience in water treatment facilities.

Working full-time (38 hours a week) with a rostered day off every fortnight, you’ll contribute to asset performance and safety while enjoying a competitive

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter Machinist.
• Experience in maintenance, repair and renewal of mechanical assets in water and wastewater facilities.
• Ability to fault-find and apply problem-solving in operational maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and renew mechanical assets across water and wastewater facilities.
• Support compliance with statutory obligations and deliver essential services to the community.
• Contribute to investigation and improvement of plant assets to ensure safety and reliability.

Skills

Mechanical Fitter

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Welding (MIG)

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter Machinist

Tools

Lathe machining

MIG welding

Job description

Wingecarribee Shire Council – Moss Vale NSW

$75,814 - $88,108 a year

Full time, Permanent

9h ago , from Wingecarribee Shire Council

Applications close: 2 September 2026
Maintenance Mechanical Fitter
Permanent full-time
38 hours a week + Rostered day off every fortnight
Additional allowances applicable as per the Local Government (State) Award
Salary: $75,814.48 - $88,108.49 + 12% Superannuation per annum.
AMarket Allowance may be negotiable for the rightcandidate.

Bring your mechanical expertise to a diverse and hands-on role supporting the operation, maintenance, and renewal of essential water and wastewater infrastructure across the region.

What You'll Do

As our Maintenance Mechanical Fitter, you will report to the Team Leader Maintenance Mechanical Fitter and play a key role in ensuring the reliable operation of Council's water and wastewater treatment infrastructure.

In this role, you will undertake the operation, maintenance, and renewal of mechanical assets across our water and wastewater treatment facilities, helping Council meet its statutory obligations and deliver essential services to the community. You will also contribute to the technical investigation, assessment, and improvement of water and wastewater treatment plant assets, supporting the ongoing performance, safety, and reliability of our utility network.

This is a hands-on position suited to a proactive and technically skilled tradesperson who is committed to maintaining critical infrastructure and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Why Wingecarribee?

Wingecarribee Shire sits at theheart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, renowned for its natural beauty,vibrant towns, and strong sense of community. We are proud to serve a regionwith a thriving local economy and a lifestyle that balances career opportunitieswith wellbeing.

As a forward-thinking Council, weare committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future.Guided by our Community Strategic Plan 2035, we focus on deliveringhigh-quality services that support our community while protecting the unique characterof our Shire.

By joining Wingecarribee ShireCouncil, you’ll be part of an organisation that values teamwork, innovation,and continuous improvement, where your skills make a real difference to theplaces our community lives, works, and enjoys.

You'll also get to enjoy:

• Attractivesalary package + 12% superannuation
• Rostered dayoff every fortnight
• Generous leave entitlements
• Additional allowances applicable as per the Local Government (State) Award
• Health &wellbeing initiatives – Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines
• Careerdevelopment & learning support – Tertiary assistance available
• Salarypackaging options available - make the most of your income
• The WelcomeExperience - The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers andtheir families who are considering moving to or have moved to regionalNSW. Local Connectors make moving easierby helping you find a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for yourpartner, and connections within the community - nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
• Community & social engagement –Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities,and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.
• Recognitionthrough our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

What You’ll Need (Essential Criteria)

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter Machinist. Knowledge of WHS and relevant legislations and practice guidelines associated to the role of mechanical fitter.
• Comprehensive mechanical knowledge and demonstrated experience in maintenance, repair, rehabilitation programs and operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities, and activities such as general lathe, machining skills, oxy cutting, pneumatic and welding.
• Well-developed analytical skills and demonstrated innovative and flexible approach to fault finding and problem solving operational and maintenance requirements
• Demonstrated ability in the use of computer applications, and operating devices effectively, embracing digital solutions for works activities to enable field productivity and scheduling based systems to facilitate day- to-day operations.
• Ability to network effectively with key stakeholders in offering advice and support to delivering operational and maintenance services.
• Hold and maintain LR drivers' licence, WHS Induction card, Confined Space Entry Certificate, Working from Heights ticket and Dogman ticket.
• Minimum of four years of post-trade mechanical experience within the Water industry
• Electrical connection disconnection ticket
• Experience of Mig welding

Other Requirements

• Complete immunisation record of Hepatitis A, B and Tetanus or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical prior to commencement
• Be willing to participate in on-call roster and overtime (where applicable)

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an EqualOpportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We stronglyencourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustmentsduring our application process, please contact us at *******@wsc.nsw.gov.au, by phone on 1300 680 *** or by visitingour office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.