Fitter & Turner and Welder Fabricator

Welder/Fabricator & Fitter and Turner

• 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 to home? Want to make a positive impact in your local community while enjoying variety in your day?

Rockhampton Regional Council is currently seeking skilled Mechanical Tradespeople, recruiting for both:

• Welder / Fabricator

• Fitter & Turner

In these roles, you will help maintain and repair a diverse range of Council assets, working across both fixed and mobile plant and equipment.

Whether your strength is fabrication, welding, fitting or machining, you’ll be part of a team delivering essential maintenance on:

• Earthmoving machinery and street-sweeping vehicles

• Pumps, combustion engines, and landscaping equipment

• Structures and building assets

These are hands-on roles where no two days are the same - offering a mix of workshop and in-field work in a modern, safety-focused environment.

This position requires a satisfactory Criminal History Check (Australia Wide Police Check).

What You’ll Do

• Maintain, repair and service fixed and mobile plant equipment

• Perform welding, fabrication, fitting and machining tasks

• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Manufacture and assemble components from raw materials

• Complete component removal, installation and general mechanical tasks

• Carry out in-field repairs as required

• Follow WH&S procedures and maintain a strong safety focus

What We’re Looking For

We are interested in candidates with experience in either discipline:

• Trade qualification as a Welder/Fabricator or Fitter & Turner (or equivalent)

• Experience in maintenance and repair of plant and equipment

• Welding and/or fabrication capability (essential for Fabricators, desirable for Fitters)

• Experience using workshop machinery and tools

• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

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

• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%

• 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

Apply Now

To apply, please submit:

• A 1–2 page cover letter addressing the application criteria

• Your current resume

Welder/Fabricator - Vacancy Details – Aurion

Fitter and Turner - Vacancy Details – Aurion

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)