A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.
As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.
With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.
We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:
- Rostered days off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a practical and skilled individual to provide support to Fleet Facilities by carrying out fabrication and maintenance operations to BVSC infrastructure, plant, vehicles and equipment, including RFS fleet.
As a Boilermaker/Fabricator, you will perform welding and mechanical maintenance on major and minor plant and equipment, and design, fabricate and modify metal fittings and plant components. You will assess plant faults to determine repair requirements and carry out welding repairs on Council assets including bridges, handrails and sewerage infrastructure.
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About You
We are seeking an individual who holds a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (or equivalent) and 5 years' relevant work experience with 2 years' recent experience in the fabrication industry.
You will have the following skills and experience;
- Sound understanding of the operation of heavy vehicles and major plant items.
- Well-developed skills in the interpretation of engineering plans and drawings, training manuals, technical journals, manufacturers’ specifications.
- Proficient skills in the design of metal fittings to broad specifications.
- Well-developed communication skills regarding technical drawings and plans with appropriate stakeholders.
Benefits
This is a permanent, full time position working 38 hours per week. This position may also require after hours work when necessary.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $79,969.34 gross per annum, comprising of:
- $1,373.10 per week base salary
- $164.77 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)
Additional benefits for this position include:
- Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
- AnnualAwardsalary increases and performance reviews
- Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
- Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.
For further information on this position, please contact Sean Bagget - Fleet Facilities Supervisor on 02 6499 2421.
Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 28 June 2026.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.
