About this opportunity:

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Fitters to join our Water Network and Wastewater Treatment team. In this role, you'll conduct maintenance and repairs on mechanical infrastructure across our water and wastewater assets. If you have experience in the water industry, it's a definite advantage!

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Medium Rigid (MR) driver's licence (QLD).
• White Card (Construction).
• Hands-on experience with pumps, control valves, pneumatic systems, dosing systems, and other water industry equipment.
• Strong organisational and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster teamwork and resolve conflicts.

Special Requirements:

• Participation in a 24/7 on-call roster (1 out of 4 weeks).
• Immunisation required for Tetanus, Hep A & Hep B*.
• Qualifications in First Aid & CPR or the ability to attain them.
• Some overtime will be required.

*Council is committed to the safety of its employees and requires an immunisation program for identified roles. The successful applicant will be required to attend a post-employment immunisation assessment, by a health practitioner nominated and paid for by the Council.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?
Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy.

In exchange for your expertise, Mackay Regional Council will provide:

• Base salary of $69,087.25
• Annualised overtime allowance of $10,488.95
• Annualised live sewer allowance of $16,048.10

• Weekly remuneration including annualised allowances, ensuring your salary is attractive and consistent week in, week out, 52 weeks per annum
• Based onStream C Award - Building Trades Level C7, the total remuneration package available is $95,624.31 and is made up of:

This equates to an approximate weekly salary of $1,838.93 (gross).

In addition to the above, you will also receive:

• 11.5% Superannuation on your base salary and live sewer allowance, with the option to make your own additional voluntary contributions
• 17.5% leave loading on your base salary, meaning your weekly salary will increase when you take your annual leave!

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements with an RDO, giving you a 9 day fortnight roster.
• Opportunities for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments of this vacancy

How to apply:

Submit your cover letter and resume detailing your relevant experience. If applying through a third-party platform, you'll be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers website to complete your application.

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