At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Water and Sewer Fitter.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Fitter within the Water and Sewer branch, and develop your skills and future career.

Find purpose and impact

Are you a skilled and dedicated tradesperson looking for an opportunity to contribute to the development of a thriving community? Our Water Supply and Sewerage Team is seeking a skilled Fitter to maintain mechanical water and sewerage assets. Your responsibilities include ensuring the provision of safe, reliable, and efficient water supply and sewerage services while contributing to a supportive team environment. As a Fitter, you understand the importance of precision in your work, thriving in a hands-on role, and finding satisfaction in the challenges of outdoor work. Your dedication to your craft is evident in your ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to plant maintenance. Beyond technical skills, you bring a collaborative spirit to the team, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Providing technical input in relevant mechanical field
• Providing mechanical data for asset management purpose
• Providing beneficial and cost efficient services in relation to refurbishment, repair and maintenance of water supply and sewerage and associated assets as per Councils plans and specification
• Testing and commissioning new installation of mechanical equipment
• Assisting in the preparation of maintenance or new works contracts for Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic works
• Assisting in updates of the asset database for all maintenance replacement and refurbishment of water and sewer mechanical and electrical equipment

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Trade Certificate in Mechanical Fitting and Machining
• Demonstrated work experience in the trade both in machining and troubleshooting/diagnosis for plant maintenance and the subsequent work required
• Basic computer skills
• MR Drivers licence

We would also love you to have:

• Completed training in fluoride operations
• Chlorine gas-handling qualifications
• An MR (Medium Rigid) driver licence

Ready to make a difference?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $77,470 to $90,034 including market allowance.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Water Sewer Mechanical Coordinator on 02 6801 4585 to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physcial requirements of the position.

Applications close 9:00am, Friday 1 November 2024.

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Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 38 hour work-week, embracing a 9 day fortnight, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.