Trade Assistant

Glenorchy City Council; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight (RDO)

Flexibility in working arrangements

Employer of choice

Relocation assistance

Free parking near CBD

Enterprise Agreement 2025

Job summary

Glenorchy City Council seeks a motivated Trade Assistant to support the Fleet, Workshop and Stores team. In this outdoor role you will assist mechanics, support fabrication, manage stores tasks and help maintain vehicles, plant and equipment. The position involves safety-focused duties and varied weather conditions.

You will report to the Fleet, Workshop and Stores Supervisor and contribute to a safe, efficient team environment with hands-on duties and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in mechanical, welding/fabrication, workshop or stores environments.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities.
• Good communication, literacy and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting mechanics with vehicle, plant and equipment servicing and repairs.
• Supporting welding and fabrication activities.
• Assisting with the setup of new assets and disposal of surplus equipment.
• Coordinating external servicing and repairs as required.
• Delivering and distributing fuel to work crews.
• Supporting workshop, yard and stores operations.
• Operating a forklift and other authorised equipment.
• Completing general maintenance tasks around the Works Centre.
• Maintaining accurate records, timesheets and documentation.
• Contributing to a safe and productive team environment.

Skills

Mechanical assistance

Welding/fabrication

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Education

White Card

MR Licence (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)

Current Driver's Licence

RWVP registration or willingness to obtain

Job description

Glenorchy City Council is seeking a motivated and reliable Trade Assistant to join our Fleet, Workshop and Stores team. This hands-on role provides practical support across mechanical services, fabrication, workshop operations and stores activities to help maintain Council's vehicles, plant, equipment and facilities.

If you enjoy varied work, take pride in maintaining safe and efficient operations, and thrive in a team environment, we'd like to hear from you.

About The Role

Reporting to the Fleet, Workshop and Stores Supervisor, you will assist with a range of operational activities including:

• Assisting mechanics with vehicle, plant and equipment servicing and repairs.
• Supporting welding and fabrication activities.
• Assisting with the setup of new assets and disposal of surplus equipment.
• Coordinating external servicing and repairs as required.
• Delivering and distributing fuel to work crews.
• Supporting workshop, yard and stores operations.
• Operating a forklift and other authorised equipment.
• Completing general maintenance tasks around the Works Centre.
• Maintaining accurate records, timesheets and documentation.
• Contributing to a safe and productive team environment.

This position involves working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and requires a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience assisting in mechanical, welding/fabrication, workshop or stores environments.
• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Good communication, literacy and time-management skills.
• The physical capability to undertake manual work in an outdoor environment.
• A positive attitude and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain:

• Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP).
• Current Driver's Licence.
• White Card.
• Medium Rigid (MR) Licence or the ability to obtain one within six months of commencement.

What’s in it for you?

• Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice
• diverse and engaging planning work
• 9-day fortnight (RDO) and flexible working arrangements
• 15% Superannuation
• a motivated team that supports each other, values innovation and has a bit of fun along the way
• ongoing training and career development
• the chance to meaningfully contribute to community projects
• access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP
• relocation assistance is available for the right candidate
• only 15 minutes from the CBD – but with free parking
• Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025

Our commitment to community

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.

Applications close at 10pm on Sunday, 25th October 2026

Up for a chat about this opportunity, contact Brendan Morrisby, Acting Fleet, Workshop & Stores Supervisor on [phone].