Apprentice Welder Fabricator (9136.02)
Job No:
COH23901
Location:
Hobart, TAS
Group and Team: City Infrastructure, Fabrication Services
Location: Clearys Gates
Employment status: Fixed Term Apprenticeship (4 years), Full-time hours
Classification: Apprenticeship - Municipal Trade Level 1 - The rate for an apprentice will be adjusted accordingly.
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $74,827 per annum + 13.5% superannuation
Apprentices: Year 1 = 60% of salary p.a.
Year 2 = 70% of salary p.a.
Year 3 = 80% of salary p.a.
Year 4 = 90% of salary p.a.
About the role
Kick-start your career in fabrication and engineering with the City of Hobart. As an Apprentice Welder Fabricator, you’ll gain hands-on experience while completing your formal training through TASTAFE, developing skills across a range of fabrication, welding and metalworking disciplines. This role is designed to build your capability through practical workplace experience, mentoring and structured learning, setting you up for a successful trade career.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with welding using oxyacetylene, AC, DC, MIG and TIG equipment on ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
- Learning machining, fitting and plasma cutting techniques.
- Working across the Fabrication Workshop and construction work sites as required.
- Completing on-the-job and off-site apprenticeship training through TASTAFE.
- Maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship and customer service.
- Working collaboratively with team members across Fabrication Services and other operational teams.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Apprentice Welder Fabricator Position Description
About you
You are motivated, reliable and eager to learn a skilled trade. You enjoy hands-on work, take pride in producing quality outcomes and have a genuine commitment to workplace safety. You are comfortable taking direction, working as part of a team and building positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
- Completion of Year 10.
- A current Driver Licence.
- Commitment to successfully completing an apprenticeship.
- An interest in developing technical welding and fabrication skills.
- Good numeracy, written communication and computer skills.
- A strong focus on workplace health and safety.
- The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a range of people.
A VET Engineering Metal qualification will be highly regarded.
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% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- 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.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
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.
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, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you're passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact 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 29 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 current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
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.
