- Permanent Full Time
- Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
- $40.48 - $44.06 p/hr (LGIA Stream C Level C10 – C7 + Site + Tool Allowance) + Superannuation (depending on qualifications and experience)
- Location – Rockhampton
Your new role
Are you looking for a rewarding career close where you are home every night? Excited to make a positive impact in your local community? Eager for variety in your daily work?
We’re hiring a Welder / Fabricator with general plant maintenance experience to keep our Council assets in top condition. This role covers a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks on both fixed and mobile plant including building assets, earthmoving machinery, pumps, combustion engines, and landscaping gear. You won’t be required to just weld, component removal and reinstall is also included.
If you’re passionate about delivering quality work and want to be part of an organisation that provides variety in your day, great work-life balance and safety in a modern workshop, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and make a difference in your community every day!
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
What we are looking for
- Trade qualified Welder / fabricator with wide experience in repairing and maintaining both fixed and mobile plant equipment
- Someone who can do a wide variety of mechanical tasks
- Possess a safe work attitude.
What you'll get in return
- As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.
- Supportive Work/Life Balance
- A large employer with a strong values driven culture
- A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Corporate membership discounts
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport and active social clubs
What you need to do next
To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:
- A 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
Application Criteria
- Trade qualification as Boilermaker / Fabricator or equivalent (and any other relevant tickets/certificates).
- Experience in the maintenance and repair of fixed & mobile mechanical plant & equipment including servicing, welding, fabrication, and infield repairs.
- Possess a safe work attitude.
Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.
Applications Close: Monday 15 June 2026 at Midnight (AEST)
