• "Keep Coffs Harbour Flowing - Join Our Mechanical Team!"
• Hands-On, Outdoors & Every Day Is Different
• Exciting projects that benefit the City's Water & Sewer infrastructure.

About the role

As a Mechanical Fitter with the City of Coffs Harbour, you'll play a key role in maintaining, repairing and operating essential water and sewer infrastructure across the region. Each day brings variety - from fault‑finding on pumps and valves to supporting capital works projects and monitoring SCADA performance.

You'll work with a supportive mechanical team, using modern mobile technology and asset management systems to complete and document work. This is a hands‑on, outdoor-focused role where your skills directly support the safety, reliability and sustainability of critical community services

About you

You're a trade‑qualified fitter with solid experience in mechanical maintenance, ideally within the water industry. You take pride in solving problems early, working safely and delivering quality work the first time. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, you thrive in environments where no two days are the same. You enjoy being outdoors, can manage competing priorities, and bring strong skills in pumps, welding, fabrication and general mechanical repairs.

Most importantly, you bring a proactive attitude, strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting your team and community.

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary (from $74,437) depending on your capabilities and experience + relevant allowances + 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Scope for performance-based salary increases
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Steve Dines, Coordinator Mechanical in the first instance on steven.dines@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone on 0407 553 225 to discuss the role in more detail.

Alternately you can contact Brad Hayes, Fitter (Mechanical Electrical) on bradley.hayes@chcc.nsw.gov.au or 0473 527 549.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.