INF-141 Maintenance Fitter - Leading Hand

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

This position is required to lead the maintenance fitter team and undertake maintenance and improvement work on Charters Towers Regional Council mechanical assets.  This includes assisting in proactively implementing processes, procedures and systems in the delivery of section initiatives and establishment of mechanical technical standards.

Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent - 76 hours per fortnight

Award: Level C8 plus Leading Hand Allowance of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: $2,794.70 gross per fortnight, plus applicable allowances

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

• Experience working in leading hand role within an industrial environment.
• Relevant knowledge, skills and experience associated with the installation, operation, maintenance, repair or upgrading work performed on water and sewerage plant and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of hand tools, plant and equipment.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and control equipment typically utilised in municipal water supply and sewerage industry.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in planning team short-term and long-term mechanical activities to maximise efficiency.
• Proven people management and time management skills.
• Sound numeracy and literacy skills, with an ability to operate basic computer and electronic devices.
• Knowledge and understanding of environmental and risk management systems.
• Problem-solving skills and initiative to resolve mechanical operational and maintenance issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices, with the ability to identify, resolve and report workplace health and safety issues appropriately.
• Ability to participate in an afterhours on call roster.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• Trade certificate in Fitting/Turning Machining or other relevant trade industry qualifications.
• General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “Blue/White Card”.
• Enter and work in confined space qualification.
• Work safely at heights competency.
• First aid and CPR qualification. 

| Essential Licences |

• Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘LR’ Class Driver Licence.
• Possession and maintenance of a current High Risk Work Licence for EWP.
• Possession and maintenance of a current High Risk Work Licence for Forklift.

BENEFITS

We have a range of benefits that include: 

• Fortnightly RDO
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• 12% Superannuation
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Employee Assistance Program

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires working in an outdoor environment.
• This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
• The physical requirements of the position include standing for long periods, manual handling, physical labour, heavy lifting.
• This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
• This position may be required to work outside of Charters Towers in a camp environment.

Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases.  In accordance with Council's P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre-employment assessments/check:

• Pre-employment medical including a drug & alcohol test
• National Police/Criminal History Check
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Qualification/Licence Verification
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Practical Assessment

For further information, please view the Position Description.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 •••• •300 or email.

HOW TO APPLY

To submit an application for this position please upload your cover letter detailing how you meet the position requirements by clicking on the 'Apply Here' below.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Sunday, 5 July 2026.

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