Team Leader – Metal Fabricators (Hands-On, 9‑Day Fortnight)

Council Jobs; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 hour week with flexible work

4 weeks annual leave

13.5% annual leave loading total

Paid parental leave

Novated Lease options

Health & wellbeing programs

Onsite Physiotherapist / Psychology

Career development

Job summary

City of Newcastle is seeking an experienced Team Leader - Metal Fabricators to join our Building Trade Services team. You will lead a hands-on crew delivering fabrication, maintenance and asset improvement works across diverse council assets.

This permanent 38-hour-per-week role offers a 9-day fortnight, mentoring opportunities, and scope to influence Newcastle’s infrastructure while supporting apprentices and staff in a safe, high-quality environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Metal Fabricator, Boilermaker or Blacksmith with strong fabrication and welding skills.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Proven leadership experience mentoring tradespeople and apprentices.
• Commitment to safe, high-quality work practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of the Metal Fabricators team.
• Mentor and support employees and apprentices.
• Plan resources and materials; coordinate with trades and assets.
• Hands-on leadership while delivering fabrication, maintenance and asset improvement works.

Skills

Fabrication skills

Welding

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Education

Trade certificate in Metal Fabrication (Boilermaker/Metal Fabricator/Blacksmith)

Job description

City of Newcastle is seeking an experienced Team Leader - Metal Fabricators to join our Building Trade Services team. You will lead a hands-on crew delivering fabrication, maintenance and asset improvement works across diverse council assets.

This permanent 38-hour-per-week role offers a 9-day fortnight, mentoring opportunities, and scope to influence Newcastle’s infrastructure while supporting apprentices and staff in a safe, high-quality environment.