Welder Fabricator at Southern Downs Regional Council
Victoria, Victoria, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Dec, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Oil & Gas

Description

Your Opportunity

In this role as a Welder/Fabricator, you will be contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the Workshop by proactively and safely carrying out a diverse range of preventative maintenance and incidental repairs to Council’s fleet, plant and equipment using Alloy, Stainless, MIG and TIG welding techniques.

STATUS:

Permanent, Full-time

HOURS OF WORK:

76 hours per fortnight | 9-day fortnight

PAY LEVEL:

$2,660.09 - $2,794.46 per fortnight (Level C10 – C8) + Dirt Allowance ($0.87 per hour) + above award payment ($304 per fortnight) + Tool Allowance ($49.40 per fortnight)

Plus 12% Superannuation and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award.

Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.

EMPLOYMENT BASE:

Warwick, Queensland

HOW TO APPLY:

Access the information package at: www.sdrc.qld.gov.au, or call 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 ***)

You must supply ALL information requested on the Vacancy Coversheet in your application.

If you have any additional enquiries in relation to the requirements of this position, please contact:

Brett Donovan, Fleet & Workshops Coordinator on ph. 1300 697 ***.

Send your full application to: **********@sdrc.qld.gov.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

09:00AM – Tuesday, 20th October 2026

What you will need in this role

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

  • Legal right to live and work in Australia

MANDATORY LICENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Class C (car) licence or greater is required in this role.
  • An Occupational Health & Safety Construction Induction Card (White Card); or the ability to obtain.
  • Recognised trade qualification – or extensive experience as a Welder/Fabricator with competencies in Alloy, Stainless MIG and TIG welding.
  • Please see the Position Description for the full list of qualification requirements.
  • Practical experience demonstrating competency in the trade with exposure to maintenance and repairs on a range of plant, fleet, slam and fixed plant.

Benefits of the position include:

- Discounted corporate health insurance plans

- Free skin checks, flu vacs & wellness medicals, including discounted gym memberships

- Health & wellbeing initiatives exclusive to Council employees

- Generous leave provisions, including Special Family Leave & Cultural Leave

  • - Employee Assistance Program for all staff and their families (24/7)
Responsibilities

Your Opportunity

In this role as a Welder/Fabricator, you will be contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the Workshop by proactively and safely carrying out a diverse range of preventative maintenance and incidental repairs to Council’s fleet, plant and equipment using Alloy, Stainless, MIG and TIG welding techniques.

STATUS:

Permanent, Full-time

HOURS OF WORK:

76 hours per fortnight | 9-day fortnight

PAY LEVEL:

$2,660.09 - $2,794.46 per fortnight (Level C10 – C8) + Dirt Allowance ($0.87 per hour) + above award payment ($304 per fortnight) + Tool Allowance ($49.40 per fortnight)

Plus 12% Superannuation and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award.

Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.

EMPLOYMENT BASE:

Warwick, Queensland

HOW TO APPLY:

Access the information package at: www.sdrc.qld.gov.au, or call 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 ***)

You must supply ALL information requested on the Vacancy Coversheet in your application.

If you have any additional enquiries in relation to the requirements of this position, please contact:

Brett Donovan, Fleet & Workshops Coordinator on ph. 1300 697 ***.

Send your full application to: **********@sdrc.qld.gov.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

09:00AM – Tuesday, 20th October 2026

What you will need in this role

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

  • Legal right to live and work in Australia

MANDATORY LICENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Class C (car) licence or greater is required in this role.
  • An Occupational Health & Safety Construction Induction Card (White Card); or the ability to obtain.
  • Recognised trade qualification – or extensive experience as a Welder/Fabricator with competencies in Alloy, Stainless MIG and TIG welding.
  • Please see the Position Description for the full list of qualification requirements.
  • Practical experience demonstrating competency in the trade with exposure to maintenance and repairs on a range of plant, fleet, slam and fixed plant.

Benefits of the position include:

- Discounted corporate health insurance plans

- Free skin checks, flu vacs & wellness medicals, including discounted gym memberships

- Health & wellbeing initiatives exclusive to Council employees

- Generous leave provisions, including Special Family Leave & Cultural Leave

  • - Employee Assistance Program for all staff and their families (24/7)
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