The role requires all works undertaken to be completed safely in accordance with the legislative requirements of the Workplace Health & Safety Act and associated regulations. The position is a hands-on role, within the field to achieve departmental objectives.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong communication and time management skills and the ability to meet set priorities. The successful candidate will require a relevant trade certificate or equivalent and have demonstrated relevant work experience. We are seeking suitable applicants who can liaise with clients & stakeholders and who will use their knowledge, skills and experience to carry out trades services for Council be they scheduled, unscheduled or emergency works as directed.

At Broken Hill City Council, we welcome you to join our team and enjoy the career success you hope for. 

The ideal candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate the following:

• A ‘can do’ attitude focused on delivering outcomes.
• Commitment to a strong values culture and a preparedness to ‘Play your Role’.
• Commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.
• Commitment to embracing Council's Customer Service Framework and to ‘Think like the Customer’.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and embracing change.
• Have a commitment to the liveability of our community.  

Benefits working for Council include:

• Generous Award Conditions including 5 weeks annual leave
• Paid long service leave after 5 years continuous service
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
• Corporate Health and Wellbeing Initiatives (i.e., flu vaccinations and skin checks)
• Employee growth and development opportunities
• Salary packaging options
• Social Clubs

Terms and Conditions of Employment:

• Ordinary Hours of work shall be no more than 76 hours per fortnight.
• The ordinary hours of work for employees engaged in Trade Functions, Parks and Open Spaces, Road Construction and Maintenance shall be between Monday and Sunday. As such, you may be required to work a span of hours and penalty rates will apply for Saturday and Sunday work as per the Broken Hill Consent Award.
• All other conditions are as per the Award.
• The Council has various Memorandum’s of Understanding that may apply to special projects.

Job reference: BHCC-TDS-07

Please click on link to Boilermaker position description

Any questions about the role can be directed to the Coordinator Trades Services on (08) 80803162.

To apply for this role, CLICK APPLY and provide Council with a two-page (max.) cover letter that focuses on how you meet the essential requirements of the role (refer Position Description) and demonstrates your successes in previous roles. Please upload an up to date resume with at least two current work related referees.

Applications close Friday 27 March 2026 at 5pm (ACST).

Broken Hill City Council promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. People from Indigenous backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application please contact Council’s People and Culture Department on (08) 8080 3346 or (08) 80803347.

Please note that the selection process can commence before the closing date and that the preferred candidate can be selected based on application and referee checks only.