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Tweed Shire Council Full Time Permanent 11/04/2025Join our team as a Fitting and Welding Tradesperson, providing expert metal fabrication and welding services for Council''s infrastructure, including water assets, playgrounds, and public buildings. This hands-on role requires technical expertise in manufacturing, repair, and interpretation of complex design drawings, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Youll work collaboratively with other departments, train apprentices, and contribute to a sustainable work environment. A thorough knowledge of AS1554 and AS4839 standards is essential.What''s on offer:a base salary ranging from $63,935 per annum with competency-based increments up to $73,252 per annum, plus 11.5% super76 hour, 9 day fortnighttraining and development opportunitiesflexible work options for a healthy work/life balancegenerous employment conditions.We are seeking:trade qualification in Engineering Metal Fabrication or Boilermaker Welder Certificate III, or similar accredited qualificationexperience working in a fitting, machining, metal fabrication and repair workshopknowledge of the Fitting and Welding Standards associated with maintenance of drainage, heavy and light fleet, parks, sewer, water assets, building and roadside furnishingsthe ability to work in an effective and efficient, safe and environmentally friendly way at all Council worksitesAbout us:Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.Where it''s located:This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.Position closes:Friday 9 May 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted. #J-18808-Ljbffr