Fitter & 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? Excited to make a positive impact in your local community? Eager for variety in your daily work?

We’re hiring a qualified Fitter & Turner with welding/fabrication skills to keep our Council assets in top condition. This role covers a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks on both fixed and mobile equipment, including earthmoving machinery, pumps, combustion engines, landscaping gear, street-sweeping vehicles, and structures.

If you’re passionate about delivering quality work and want to be part of an organisation that provides variety in your day, values 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

• Experience in repairing and maintaining plant equipment including hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Manufacturing, assembly and machining of parts and equipment from raw materials

• Cutting, drilling, welding & grinding of various materials

• Experience in welding/fabrication on mobile plant and various structures

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:

1. A 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;

2. Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter & Turner 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.

• Experience in the use of milling machines & metal turning lathes.

• Possess a safe work attitude.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button above to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 27 October 2025 at Midnight (AEST)