Are you a skilled tradesperson looking to apply your fabrication and maintenance expertise in a diverse and rewarding local government environment? Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Fitter/Welder to join our Botanic Gardens team. This hands-on role offers variety, working across fleet maintenance, fabrication, plant operation, and landscaping activities to support the delivery of high-quality services to our community. One (1) permanent, full-time position available. Remuneration of $3,087.34 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,704.81 gross per fortnight superannuation. Access to Council's nine (9) day fortnight arrangement. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Generous leave entitlements. Your new role : In this role, you will: Undertake welding and specialised fabrication for Council vehicles, plant, and equipment Perform field service repairs and support maintenance activities Assist with ordering parts and maintaining workshop operations Provide guidance and training to plant and equipment operators Operate and maintain workshop tools and specialised equipment Contribute to gardening, landscaping and general parks maintenance activities Support administrative tasks including maintenance scheduling and reporting This is a diverse role combining workshop-based trade work with outdoor operational duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and practical problem-solving. What you will need to succeed : To be successful in this role, you will have: Trade qualifications in Fitting, Metal Fabrication or a related discipline Current HR Driver’s Licence White Card (Construction Induction Certificate) Demonstrated experience in welding, fabrication, and plant maintenance Strong teamwork and communication skills The ability to work both independently and collaboratively A commitment to safety, quality workmanship and continuous improvement A genuine interest in the presentation of park facilities and a focus on Work Health and Safety are essential to the role. In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis B and will be asked to provide evidence of this. What is next? Applications close Monday, 13 April 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 20 April 2026. If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Jon Nicoll, Team Leader Parks Operations (Botanic Gardens) on 0424 750 206. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position. Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
