Pump Fitter (Fitter Machinist)

• 2 x permanent / full-time opportunities available
• Salary: $79,354 - $89,196 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• Additional $2,784.60 gross p.a. in allowances, including Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions and Wastewater Allowances
• 38 hours per week (Monday to Sunday) with a 9-day fortnight
• Located at Shoalhaven Water Depot, Flinders Road, South Nowra
• Applications close: Wednesday, 16 September 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role

Provide high-quality, timely, and efficient mechanical fitting and machining services, including installation, maintenance, and breakdown repairs. This includes:

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair pumps including submersible and dry well, of waste, water and sewerage treatment plants and swimming pools
• Undertake the welding of all ferrous and non-ferrous metals using specialised welding equipment such as Mig, Electric Arc, Oxy Acetylene.
• Perform general jobbing work including operating lathes, mills, and presses.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Trade certificate plus post trade qualifications in a related field or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4.5 years' experience, inclusive of apprenticeship experience.
• MR truck license or the ability to obtain.
• WorkCover Construction Induction card.
• Hold or could obtain the following,
  • C2 licence to operate a truck mounted crane
  • Confined spaces certificate and ability to work in confined spaces
  • Work at heights
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship.

How to Apply

To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting
2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
4. This position is required to be on an on-call rotation, while on-call there is a minimum response time within the Shoalhaven LGA. If you live outside of the Shoalhaven LGA, how do you propose to meet the on call time requirement

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 •••• •253.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 16 September 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact David Morison - Coordinator - Pump Fitters - 02 •••• •762

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.
We are committed to ensuring a equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.
As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.