Pump Fitter

We are seeking a trade-qualified fitter who is passionate about providing secure, reliable, affordable, sustainable and high-quality drinking water supply and wastewater services to our community and protection of the environment.

About the role:

As a Fitter as part of our Water and Wastewater Operations team, you will undertake the maintenance, repair and upgrade of water supply and sewerage facilities, pumping equipment, fixed plant and mechanical equipment. This equipment is located at numerous treatment plants, pumping stations, and reservoirs, along the water and sewer networks across the Shire. These are essential services, and the community expects a high level of reliability and performance. You will also experience variety by providing mechanical and fitting services to other sections of Council on occasion.

The position is required to be part of a shared "On Call" rotating roster, to provide emergency response to mechanical breakdown of critical water supply and sewerage plant and equipment.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $63,935 per annum with competency-based increments up to $73,252per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• a trade certificate in Fitting and Machining or a Mechanical field with a broad range of trade skills preferably related to the water or production industry
• knowledge of a broad range of mechanical equipment and control found in today’s sophisticated water and sewerage treatment and transport facilities
• a current drivers licence class C or equivalent (MR license desirable)
• ability to lead and direct staff (including apprentices and trades assistants), to work unsupervised and to assess and plan works
• ability to work in confined spaces, unhygienic and potentially high-risk environments
• demonstrated knowledge of workplace safety procedures

About 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 Chinderah, NSW and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 7 February 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations: 

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.  

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE selection criteria fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

Essential:

• Please provide examples of how you use job instructions, operation and maintenance manuals, complete and maintain work records and reports as part of your current work. Please ensure these examples describe your level of literacy and numeracy competence.
• Are you eligible to hold a Trade Certificate in the field of Fitting and Machining or Mechanical field?
• Current Vehicle Licence – Car.
• Please detail your demonstrated knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
• Please outline your experience in working unsupervised when you have needed to assess and plan works.
• Please detail your demonstrated ability to work in Confined Spaces, unhygienic and potentially high risk environments.
• If you are unfamiliar with a piece of equipment and associated processes, what is your approach to the situation in developing your technical skills and knowledge?
• Please outline your ability to meet the requirements of 24 hour “on call” emergency response service including the ability to be contacted outside of normal hours and be able to respond to emergency work within times specified by Council policies.  Please detail your experience in on call emergency response work.

Desirable:

• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Current Confined Space Entry Certificate.
• Current Electrical Disconnect/Reconnect Certificate.
• Current Vehicle Licence – Medium Rigid.
• Current Dogman Certificate.
• Crane Operators Certificate.

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