Are you an experienced metal fabricator and welder looking for a hands-on role that makes a real impact in your community? Join our team as a Metal Fabricator and Welder, providing vital services across Council assets including water systems, playgrounds, public buildings, and flood control structures.
About the role:
- Deliver metal fabrication and welding services for Council assets, including water infrastructure, playgrounds, buildings and flood control structures.
- Apply technical skills to manufacture, repair and install components using complex design drawings, while maintaining accurate work records.
- Ensure compliance with relevant welding standards (AS1554 and AS4839) across a range of Council assets and equipment.
- Collaborate with workshop, stores and operational staff, and contribute to a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible work environment.
- Provide practical training to apprentices and be available for after-hours emergency breakdown response across the shire.
What's on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $65,853 per annum with competency-based increments up to $75,449 per annum, plus 12% super
- 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- trade qualification in Engineering Metal Fabrication or Boilermaker Welder Certificate III, or similar accredited qualification
- experience working in a fitting, machining, metal fabrication and repair workshop
- knowledge of the Fitting and Welding Standards associated with maintenance of drainage, heavy and light fleet, parks, sewer, water assets, building and roadside furnishings
- the ability to work in an effective and efficient, safe and environmentally friendly way at all Council worksites
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 22 August 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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