Group: City Infrastructure

Location: Cleary's Gates

Employment status: Permanent, Full-time

Classification: Municipal Trade Level 2

Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2021

Salary range: $78,988 per annum + 13.5% superannuation

- Safety-focused work environment.
- Qualified Welder - Join the City of Hobart's skilled team
- Permanent, full-time opportunity with a fortnightly Rostered Day Off.

About The Role

Join the City of Hobart as a Welder and put your trade skills to work on projects that help keep our city running. You’ll carry out welding, fabrication, maintenance and repair work on a range of Council assets, plant and equipment, delivering high-quality outcomes that support our community.

Working within a collaborative team, you’ll contribute practical solutions, quality workmanship and a strong commitment to safety across a variety of hands‑on projects. If you take pride in your craft and enjoy meaningful, wide-ranging work, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

Learn more about the role in the Position Description.

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.

Unfortunately, we are currently not able to provide visa sponsorship.

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.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre
- 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 strong 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.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday, 8 November 2026.

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.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.

📌 Welder (9135) (Hobart)
🏢 City of Hobart
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