Mechanical Fitter - Water Services

Applications are invited for the position of Mechanical Fitter - Water Services, based at Council's Inverell Works Centre. The successful applicant shall be responsible for the implementation of effective maintenance, repair and construction on water and wastewater infrastructure. This position may be required to supervise and control an assistant or small group of staff placed under the position’s control.

For more information about Inverell Shire Council and the Mechanical Fitter - Water Services position please click here to access the Position Profile.

Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications

NSW School Certificate or equivalent;

Trade Qualification in Mechanical Fitter/Welder, or other relevant mechanical trade and suitable experience;

NSW Class C Drivers Licence;

SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card;

Essential Criteria:
Qualifications

NSW Class MR Drivers Licence, or ability and willingness to obtain one;

National Licence to perform High Risk Work for Dogging (DG) or ability and willingness to obtain one;

Confined Spaces Certificate or ability and willingness to obtain one;

Traffic Controller Certificate or ability and willingness to obtain one;

Working at Heights Certificate or ability and willingness to obtain one;

Liquefied Chlorine Gas Level 1 Induction Training, or ability and willingness to complete;

Working safely near overhead powerlines certificate, or ability and willingness to complete.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2020. The classification for the position will be in a range up to Administrative/ Technical/ Trades Band 2, Level 1, Grade 8. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,100.26 to $1,184.90 gross per week. In addition, a Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $0.46 per hour will be paid where applicable. As this position is considered to be in a risk category, Council requires that the successful applicant receive vaccinations for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B at Council’s expense.

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council's Water and Sewer Coordinator, Tony Turner on (02) 67288 200.

Applicants must address the selection criteria as listed below. Applications close on Friday, 7th April 2023 at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

P J Henry
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council