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Group: City Infrastructure
Location: Cleary's Gates Employment status: Permanent, Full-time Classification: Municipal Trade Level 2Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2021
Salary range: $76,687 per annum + 13.5% superannuation

- Safety-focused work environment.
- Qualified Welder - Join the City of Hobart's skilled team!
- Perform TIG, MIG, and arc welding on diverse projects.

About the role

Are you a skilled welder passionate about delivering high-quality metal fabrication and repair services? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, take pride in your craftsmanship, and value safety and innovation? The City of Hobart invites you to apply for the role of Welder in our Infrastructure and Assets Network.

Learn more about the role in the position description here.

About you

You’re a qualified welder with hands-on experience in TIG, MIG, and arc welding, confident working across a range of metals and fabrication projects. You bring precision, reliability, and pride to every job, whether working independently or as part of a team.

With strong communication skills and a safety-first mindset, you consistently deliver high-quality results. Your ability to read and interpret technical drawings makes you a valuable contributor to any project.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5%.
- Flexible work arrangements including a nine-day fortnight.
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

Unfortunately, we are currently not able to provide visa sponsorship. To be eligible to apply, candidates must have:

- Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, or
- Australian Permanent Residency, or
- hold a valid visa with the appropriate work rights for the position.

City of Hobart has a robust commitment to health and safety.



Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

All applications must be made in the online portal , and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Wednesday, 12 April 2026.

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your resume, qualification/s, visa with full work rights, and Driver Licence ready to attach at the end of your application.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Hobart City Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Council recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us.

Council's recruitment applications are hosted by external service providers who also recognise the importance of privacy. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by these external service providers until such time as you elect not to have your information stored on these external hosted sites.

Privacy acknowledgement

- Yes I agree to the privacy statement *

Personal Details

- First name *
- Last name *
- E-mail *

Digits only or add + for international numbers

- Street *
- Street Cont.
- City, Town or Suburb *
- Postcode or Zipcode *
- Country *
- State, Region or Province *
- LinkedIn URL (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)

Questions

Work Rights
It is a legal requirement for all Australian employers to ensure candidates have the right to work in Australia.



The City of Hobart does not offer visa sponsorship so you must have a current valid work visa to apply for this position.
Please choose one and attach a copy of your current Visa: *

- I am an Australian Citizen
- I am a permanent resident of Australia or NZ citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport
- I am a non citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights and I consent to this being verified
- I am a non citizen who requires visa sponsorship from an employer. Applicants requiring sponsorship will be marked as unsuccessful.

Further application questions may include information about qualifications, licences and competencies relevant to the role. Please attach copies to your application.

Experience
I have the following work experience in the relevant field of the role.

- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 5 years
- 5 to 10 years
- Over 10 years

Selection Criteria
Please address the knowledge, experience, skills and competencies for this role, ensuring you provide evidence based examples to support your claim (maximum 600 words). *

- Behavioural Competency
The City of Hobart's shared values are People, Teamwork, Focus & Direction, Creativity & Innovation and Accountability, tell us about your values, and how you feel you will excel in this environment? (maximum 100 words). *

Resume
Have you attached a copy of your current Resume?

- Yes
- No

References
We require you to nominate at least two (2) professional referees. These people will be required to speak to your work performance as it pertains to the position you are applying for. Please provide your nominated referees' name, position title, contact number and email address.

- Referee 1
- Relationship: *
- Phone: *
- Email: *
- Referee 2
- Relationship: *
- Phone: *
- Email: *

Driver Licence
Do you hold a current Driver Licence? If so, please attach a copy in the next section. *

- Yes
- No

Working with Vulnerable People
Do you hold a current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People? If so, please attach a copy or proof of application in the next section. *

- Yes
- No

National Police History Check and Pre-employment Medical Assessment
The final stage of recruitment process includes the requirement to undertake a National Police History Check and Pre-employment Medical Assessment. Are you willing to undergo these checks? *

- Yes
- No

Diversity
Do you identify as either of the following?

- I identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- I am from a non-English speaking background

Application
Did you require any assistance in completing this application?
Assistance may include a family member or friend, support person, professional job application writer, interpreter, artificial intelligence, etc. *

- Yes
- No

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