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Job Title

Mechanical Pump Fitter

Location

Chinderah, New South Wales. Position based in Chinderah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Responsibilities

- Deliver specialised mechanical installation, maintenance, upgrades, repairs, diagnostics and calibration across Council’s extensive water and wastewater infrastructure, including pumping systems, fixed plant and high‑risk mechanical assets.
- Support the reliability and environmental compliance of critical community services by maintaining vast and geographically dispersed infrastructure such as dams, treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs and network‑wide mechanical systems.
- Provide versatile mechanical and technical services to a range of Council departments – including Environment and Health, Recreational Services and Business Undertakings – covering assets such as swimming pools, fountains, pressure systems and marine wastewater facilities.
- Apply advanced mechanical expertise in diagnostics, fabrication, repair and commissioning of complex, high‑pressure systems while ensuring strict adherence to safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in the 24‑hour on‑call roster (one week in five) to respond rapidly to mechanical failures.

Qualifications

- Qualified Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson with a Trade Certificate in Fitting and Machining (or related Mechanical discipline) and strong capability across varied mechanical systems and processes.




- Ability to meet 24‑hour on‑call emergency response requirements, including availability after hours and the ability to respond within Council’s specified timeframes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of workplace health and safety, with proven experience working safely in confined spaces, unhygienic environments and other high‑risk settings while working in a healthy team environment.
- Strong communication and problem‑solving skills, a valid Class C driver’s licence, and motivation to continue developing technical skills across a broad range of Council equipment and processes.

Perks

- Permanent, full‑time position with meaningful community impact.
- Base salary ranging from $74,572 per annum with competency‑based increments up to $87,551 per annum, plus 12% super.
- 76‑hour week, 9‑day fortnight schedule.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance.
- Generous employment conditions.

EEO Statement

Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non‑traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.

Closing Date

Position closes Friday, 29 May 2026 at 12 noon (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

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