Mechanical Fitter

Council Jobs; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

iPad/iPhone provided

Company vehicle

Job summary

Gladstone Regional Council is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join the Water Program Delivery team. This maximum-term, full-time role covers installation, maintenance and operation of mechanical equipment across the region, including wastewater assets.

On-call roster carries additional leave entitlements and a competitive salary. The role requires trade qualification (Mechanical Fitter), MR license, ability to work in confined spaces and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter with relevant experience.
• Ability to work in tight spaces.
• Physically capable for daily tasks.
• Experience with MR license operation.
• Strong communication and paperwork skills.
• Willing to work outside normal hours on call roster.
• Team player and able to work independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Current White Card (Safety in Construction).

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, install, maintain and operate mechanical equipment.
• Work across wastewater treatment plants and sewerage pumps.
• Operate within Water Program Delivery teams within budget and timeframes.

Skills

Mechanical Fitter

MR License

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Office Software

Teamwork

White Card

Education

Trade certificate: Mechanical Fitter

Tools

Microsoft Office

Corporate business systems

Job description

Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.

Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. As a child safe organisation, Gladstone Regional Council are committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.

Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.

We partnerwith our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!

Mechanical Fitter

Council is seeking to appoint a maximum term full time Mechanical Fitter to contribute to Council’s success.

This position is a maximum term opportunity for secondment leave coverage with a projected end date of October 2027.

• Dynamic work environment, working across the region
• Supportive team culture
• PPE, iPad, iPhone and Vehicle included (tool of trade use)

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to successfully manufacture, install, maintain, and operate mechanical equipment within Gladstone Regional Council's Water Program Delivery team, within required timeframes and within allocated budgets. This position is required to work within all aspects of wastewater treatment plants and sewerage pumps stations daily including exposure to raw sewerage.

• Salary for this role is $103,427.72, plus generous on call provisions and allowances.
• On call roster attracts additional leave entitlements.

You will bring:

• Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter and relevant experience, knowledge and expertise.
• Ability to work in tight spaces.
• Appropriate physical skills to perform physical tasks on a daily basis.
• Experience and competency operating under a Medium Rigid (MR) License.
• Communication and literacy skills to complete paperwork, liaise with others and to follow instructions.
• Work outside of normal work hours as requested by your supervisor as part of the requirements of the sections published 'on call' roster.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Sound communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.
• Current Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card).

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.

This position requires immunisation againstHepatitis A/B and Tetanus.

Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing. We welcome you to disclose any reasonable adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process.

For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) 4970 0*** or email the Talent Acquisition Team at **********@gladstone.qld.gov.au.