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.
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, varied 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.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you require any further information specific to this role please get in touch with Dana Burke, Coordinator Fabrication Services, on 0439 382 130 or email dana.burke@hobartcity.com.au.
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 recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. 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 Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Before you begin
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.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.