Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Water
Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)
Salary Range: Base Salary $48.93 per hour + super, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary.
Location: Fitters Workshop - Webb Drive, Bohle
Application Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 8 July 2026
As a Fitter with Council, you’ll help keep our water and wastewater assets operating safely and reliably for the Townsville community. You’ll carry out maintenance and capital works across critical infrastructure by diagnosing issues, repairing equipment, and making sure work is completed to a high standard, in line with safety requirements, procedures and planned schedules. You’ll also provide trade guidance to apprentices and other workers and participate in an on-call roster as required, to resolve out of hours operational issues or emergency works including disaster management.
This role is all about quality workmanship, working safely, and helping make sure essential water and wastewater services continue to run smoothly for the community. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Qualifications And Experience
- Fitter and Turner qualification (or equivalent) with relevant experience and ability to perform high quality mechanical work.
- “C” class driver’s licence with the ability to obtain an “MR” class driver’s licence.
- Current Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
- Ability to interpret plans and specifications, estimate and procure materials, and contribute to the development of work plans.
- Intermediate computer skills with ability to use business management system software.
- Sound level of technical problem-solving, customer service and communication skills including report writing skills.
- Licence to perform High Risk Work (Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights, Dogman) desirable.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
- Annual wage progression
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
- The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
Contact Person: Luke (Team Manager)
Contact Email: [email protected] (for position enquiries only)
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact
[email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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