Metal Fabrication Team Lead: Hands-On & Mentoring

City of Newcastle; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 hour week with 9 day fortnight

Uniforms and PPE provided

Ongoing training and development

Local work, home every night

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

City of Newcastle is seeking an experienced Team Leader - Metal Fabricators to guide a skilled trades team responsible for fabrication, maintenance and asset improvement across council infrastructure and fleet assets. This hands‑on leadership role combines mentoring, planning resources, and coordinating daily activities to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

You’ll lead with a focus on safety and craftsmanship, leverage your welding and fabrication expertise, and work closely with apprentices to

Qualifications

• Strong fabrication and welding skills.
• Experience with steel, aluminium and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Commitment to safe, high‑quality work practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of metal fabrication tradespeople.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities and mentor apprentices.
• Plan resources and materials for fabrication, maintenance and asset improvement work.
• Ensure delivery of quality outcomes across council infrastructure and fleet assets.
• Work hands-on alongside the team to achieve objectives.

Skills

Metal Fabrication

Leadership

Boilermaking

Welding

Job description

City of Newcastle is seeking an experienced Team Leader - Metal Fabricators to guide a skilled trades team responsible for fabrication, maintenance and asset improvement across council infrastructure and fleet assets. This hands‑on leadership role combines mentoring, planning resources, and coordinating daily activities to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

You’ll lead with a focus on safety and craftsmanship, leverage your welding and fabrication expertise, and work closely with apprentices to