Address- Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
- Qualified Tradesperson as a Fitter and Turner (or equivalent)
- C7 (C7OCZ) ($85,970 per annum + superannuation)
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
The Water section is the custodian of the water cycle for Townsville and surrounds delivering water, wastewater and solid waste services to the community. It also provides specialised mechanical and electrical trade services across Townsville City Council (TCC).
The fitter position will provide mechanical service to Townsville City Council through the delivery of safe, efficient, and cost-effective work ensuring the ongoing operation of council’s critical assets and the continued delivery of water and wastewater services to the community.
In this role you will convey a positive, proactive safety culture. You will provide guidance to apprentices and other works as required. There is a requirement to participate in the on-call roster and overtime arrangements as required, to resolve out of hours operational issues or emergency works including disaster management.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified Tradesperson as a Fitter and Turner (or equivalent)
- Current “C” class driver’s licence essential
- Current “MR” class driver’s licence desirable
- Licence to perform High Risk Work (Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights, Dogman) desirable
- Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD) essential
- Medium level computer skills commensurate with the operation of business management system software
- Ability to perform high quality mechanical work on Townsville City Council asset types
- Ability to interpret plans and specifications, estimate and procure materials, and contribute to the development of work plans
- Sound level of technical problem solving skills
- Sound customer service and communication skills
- Sound report writing skills
- Sound computer literacy skills
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Monday 8 July 2024
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.
Attachments:
- N00576-N00585, N02821, N03484_Fitter_PD_Updated Template_21June2024.pdf
