Shoalhaven City Council

Fabricator / Welder

• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $79,354 - $89,196 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• PLUS additional $1,055.08 gross p.a. L1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
• hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a 9-day fortnight
• Located at the Ulladulla Works Depot, Deering Street Ulladulla
• Applications close Tuesday, 6 October 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role
This position provides multi skilled technical knowledge and experience to diagnose, repair and maintain Council's assets in accordance with maintenance schedules, customer's service level requirements and appropriate safety and quality standards. This includes:

• Fabricate, maintain and repair Council assets including steel water mains, steel and aluminium on water and sewerage installations, truck bodies, playground equipment, parks and street equipment, lids, rails and ladders.
• Ensure compliance with the Service Agreements both within council and with external customers, including the preparation, refinement and control of maintenance schedules.
• Execute significant planning on the job, planning of major shut downs, communication and negotiation with customers and asset owners and ordering parts and materials needed to complete the task within budget, efficiently and safely.
• Carry out the on-site measure and design of plant and equipment and specialised items for customer's requirements through research and development.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Trade certificate
• Current NSW Workcover Construction Induction Certificate (Whitecard)
• Minimum 4 years experience, inclusive of apprenticeship experience.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

We are looking for someone with great trade knowledge and critical thinking skills, with the ability to independently assess problems and provide solutions.

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. How have you actively participated in WHS practices?
4. Why do you want to work at Shoalhaven City Council?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253 or 02 4429 5451.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Matthew Fletcher - Team Supervisor - Southern Mechanics - 0427 325 846

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.