ENGINEERING TRADES PERSON ASPHALTOn-Site

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Asphalt and Aggregates

Salary Range: TRDC 8 $1,655.80 per week + superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Eagle Farm

Our Business:

Infrastructure Services (ISG) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.​

Our Branch:

Asphalt and Aggregates oversees the management of Council's quarries and road surfacing operations, including the laying and repair of asphalt pavements, minor pothole repairs and road line marking. The branch consists of three core business units: Road Resurfacing, Asphalt Production and Quarries.

The role:

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Tradesperson – Asphalt to help maintain Council’s asphalt production plants and supporting structures. Based at either our Eagle Farm or Riverview sites, you’ll carry out safe, reliable, and cost‑effective maintenance that ensures our plants continue to meet customer needs. The role includes reading technical drawings, working with draftspersons and engineers, and performing tasks that may involve working at heights and in confined spaces.

In this role, you’ll complete repairs, keep work areas clean and efficient, follow all safety procedures, and meet agreed time and cost expectations. You’ll also support apprentices by sharing technical knowledge, handle administrative tasks such as requisitions, and communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, contractors, and suppliers to keep work running smoothly.

We’re seeking someone with a trade qualification, strong problem‑solving skills, a customer‑focused mindset, and a commitment to safe, high‑quality work. If you enjoy teamwork, take pride in your craft, and want to contribute to the reliable operation of our asphalt production plants, we’d love to hear from you.

To be successful you will need:

• ability to contribute to team direction, give and receive feedback, and meet agreed performance standards to support a culture of performance excellence.
• experience across a wide range of welding and fabrication tasks, including repair and modification of plant, equipment, and structures.
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, including experience guiding and supporting apprentices.
• knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety and environmental requirements in a workshop setting.
• strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver good customer service and complete job‑related administrative tasks.
• ability to produce clear sketches and work from workshop and engineering drawings, as well as design and fabricate jigging for component manufacture
• Certificate III-Engineering -Fabrication Trade or Equivalent
• White Card
• possession of an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) ticket for 11 metres or above, with working‑at‑heights accreditation is not essential but highly regarded

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role requires a Medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role

For more information: Please call Gema Santos on +61 7 3178 1863

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.