Fabricator/ Labourer

• Engage in hands-on fabrication tasks to enhance Council infrastructure
• Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Work in a physically demanding environment, maintaining a focus on health and safety
• Join a proactive council dedicated to community-focussed initiatives in a beautiful regional setting

About Mareeba Shire Council

Located in beautiful Far North Queensland where the rainforest meets the Outback, the Mareeba Shire provides an idyllic, regional lifestyle with the convenience of being only an hour from an international airport, cafes, restaurants, theatres and tropical beaches in the regional city of Cairns.

Mareeba Shire Council is a high-performing, community-focussed organisation with over 200 dedicated staff. Our recent budget was praised in the media for its considered and sensible approach, demonstrating our commitment to financial responsibility and community investment. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-regarded council making a real impact across the region.

The role

The Fabricator/ Labourer performs quality design and fabrication tasks to upkeep, maintain and improve Council infrastructure within the Water Reticulation workgroup. This may at times involve working with teams across other Council workgroups.

The role involves physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a daily basis. The Fabricator/ Fitter must ensure they are and remain physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks. This includes a requirement to maintain their weight at or below the Safe Working Load (SWL) limit for the seat of the machinery and equipment the position is required to operate.

The position is required to assist with after-hours work and be part of an on-call support roster for the water and waste section.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fabrication and labouring, demonstrating both autonomy and teamwork. We are looking for an individual who has the technical skills necessary to resolve fabrication issues and contribute to the effective maintenance of water and waste services. The ideal applicant will have:

• A current Queensland MR driver’s licence or willingness to obtain one
• Demonstrated experience as a special class welder
• Working at Heights and Confined Space training or willingness to complete this training
• Possession of a Queensland Construction Industry White Card
• Experience with maintaining water reticulation infrastructure and/ or a trade qualification in Structural Steel Fabrication and welding will be highly regarded

You will be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia. Mareeba Shire Council does not offer employer visa sponsorship.

What we can offer you

• Permanent, full-time position
• LGEA Level 3 – $59,981 per annum
• Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum
• 12% employer superannuation contributions
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Work life balance – 9-day fortnight
• Lifestyle benefits such as access to Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
• Learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing options

For further information

Please refer to the position description, or contact Anthony Musso, Supervisor Water Reticulation, on 0409 123 704 (during business hours only).

How to apply

Click the Apply Now button below to begin your application. Applications must contain your current resume and a short cover letter.

Please note, Mareeba Shire Council does not offer visa sponsorship and you must be either an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia to be considered for this position.

Applications close Wednesday, 4 March 2026.

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity.  We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.