FULL LIST: 20 high-paying jobs in Ipswich you can apply for now
From Boeing engineer to general manager, and council worker to early childhood teacher, these are the highest-paying job opportunities available in Ipswich right now — with one gig offering up to $190,000 to the right person.
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Hundreds of job opportunities have been made available to Ipswich residents in recent weeks, ranging from structural engineer to support worker.
Dependent on experience and qualifications, locals could be earning up to $190,000 in one of the positions recently listed online by the region’s employers.
See the full list of the highest-paying jobs on offer in Ipswich, listed in order of pay from highest to lowest:
General manager
An Ipswich-based waste management provider is looking for the perfect person to assume the position of general manager for an estimated salary of between $120,000 and $190,000.
The Austrans Group intends to have the successful applicant develop plans, programs, and strategies for the company while imparting their expertise, solving problems, creating change, and driving service excellence.
They will need to have at least 10 years’ experience in a related field.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Structural engineers
Those with tertiary qualifications in aerospace engineering could qualify for one of the highest-paying jobs currently advertised within the Ipswich area — a structures and payloads engineer at Boeing Defence Australia.
The successful applicant will, according to seek.com.au estimates, likely earn between $90,000 and $130,000 annually.
They will be responsible for delivering capability upgrades to aircraft, collaborate with engineers to ensure products are high-quality, safe, and comply with airworthiness and Boeing requirements.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Boeing has also advertised the position of a senior structural engineer, which would pay the right person a salary estimated to be in the range of $140,000 and $180,000.
Roads and transport maintenance planning officer
A person with qualifications “acceptable for graduate membership” to the Institution of Engineers Australia will be able to apply for the high-paying position of maintenance planning officer at Ipswich City Council.
If successful, they will earn at least $110,468 annually and have responsibilities ranging from strategy implementation to providing leadership and technical advice.
They will work within the asset services team and manage road and transport infrastructure assets.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Drainage and stormwater maintenance planning officer
Ipswich City Council has advertised the position of drainage and stormwater maintenance planning officer, who will be paid remuneration of at least $100,705 as well as superannuation.
The officer will be join the council’s asset services team and will be required to manage all drainage, stormwater, and kerb and channel infrastructure assets controlled by the infrastructure and environment department.
Formal qualifications, experience, or an in-depth knowledge of the field will be required of the successful applicant.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Clinical midwife
There are currently a number of job openings within West Moreton Health’s Jaghu program; an initiative to help close the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, jarjums, and their families.
Those hired full-time will receive salaries of between $96,909 and $103,768 each for providing “woman-centred, family-oriented, evidence-based and contemporary” child health services.
They will need to be highly-experienced in delivering advanced midwifery care.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Delivery driver
Ipswich milk vendor West Milk Dairy Farmers is seeking a delivery driver with at least an MR manual licence to join its team, full-time and long-term, for between $90,000 and $109,999.
The right person will have an ABN, two Covid-19 vaccinations, and need to be able to start delivering milk, juice, yoghurt, and other company products immediately.
They will start work between 1am and 2am and continue for 10 hours six days a week, Monday to Saturday.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Supply chain specialist
Boeing Defence Australia has recently listed a job opportunity for an experienced supply chain specialist to support its Loyal Wingman program, which would pay the right person an estimated $90,000 to $100,000.
Responsibilities of the specialist would include analysing data, processing documentation and materials, and co-ordinating deliveries.
They will need to have previous experience in integrated logistics support concepts and methodologies.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Account manager
Australian-owned organisation Sydney Tools is looking for an experienced business development manager to join it full-time, who it will pay a salary of between $85,000 and $99,000.
The hired person will have an understanding of the trade and industrial sectors, which they will use to generate sales and grow the business within the region.
Sydney Tools will also provide them with a car.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Solicitor
Legal, advocacy, and social justice service provider TASC National is looking for an experienced solicitor who is interested in “making a real difference” in the Ipswich community.
The position is full-time and comes with remuneration of between $84,854 and $88,693 as well as superannuation.
The successful applicant will work within a busy community legal centre and operate under a generalist model.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Occupational therapist
Sensational Healing Allied Health is looking to fill an occupational therapist position for 12 months at Ripley Town Centre.
Attached to the full-time role is a salary of between $70,000 and $99,999.
The successful applicant might be a new graduate or an emerging therapist who is looking to develop their clinical skills. They will need a Bachelor in occupational therapy or an equivalent qualification.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Physiotherapists, occupational therapists
Allied health provider of aged care and home care Encara is searching for a physiotherapist or occupational therapist to work at Ipswich for between $70,000 and $95,000 per annum plus superannuation.
They will work with cardiorespiratory patients, also specialising in pain management and orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation.
Full-time, part-time, casual, contractor, and locum positions are available for an immediate start.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Physiotherapists, occupational therapists
Health professionals including physiotherapists and occupational therapists could be earning between $70,000 and $90,000, not including superannuation, via employer Allied Connect.
The allied health company provides services within Ipswich’s community and aged care facilities and would require its successful applicants to start immediately.
Full-time, part-time, casual, and contractor positions are available. All applicants must be registered with the AHPRA and be willing to obtain a police name check.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Mechanical fitter
A “renowned” employer is searching for mechanical fitters to work Monday to Friday, between 7am and 3pm, for $45 per hour as well as overtime.
The job involves designing, manufacturing, and installing hydraulic systems for excavators of brands including CAT, Kitachi, and Komatsu.
The successful applicant will have a Certificate 3 in mechanical engineering, a driver’s licence, and hydraulic fitting experience.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Parks and sport co-ordinator
With more than 1200 employees, Ipswich City Council is one of the region’s biggest and highest-paying employers.
Its latest job opening is for a parks and sport co-ordinator, who the council will pay a salary of more than $77,540.
The successful applicant will join the council’s ‘open space’ team and be responsible for the delivery of maintenance and operational services, with a focus on parks, sporting areas, reserves, and roadside vegetation.
Click here for more information or to apply.
APS4 administration officer
The federal government is offering an attractive $42.54 per hour, plus superannuation, to the right applicant for a newly-advertised APS4 administration officer position.
The role is a temporary one, in which the experienced administrator will join and work within a busy team for a period of 12 months.
The organisation is looking for someone willing and able to start immediately, pending a federal police check, and work full-time hours from Monday to Friday.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Personal care worker
Ongoing and casual shifts are now available for personal care workers in the Ipswich region.
McArthur Aged Care is hiring support workers who can complete six- to eight-hour shifts in facilities in a home environment, providing domestic, one-on-one support, for between $30 and $85 per hour.
At minimum, the successful applicant will need a Certificate 3 in aged care or individual support.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Crisis supporter
UnitingCare Community is searching for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are interested in being trained as crisis supporters for 13YARN; the first national crisis support like designed, led and delivered, by First Nations people.
The role pays $40 per hour as well as 10 per cent superannuation and will see the hired person offer confidential one-on-one support to people.
Shifts will vary from four to six hours in duration, depending on availability and roster needs.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Boilermaker
A number of opportunities have become available to boilermakers looking for long-term work four or five days a week.
Hired staff will need to complete a weld test and start work immediately.
Experience with manufacturing heavy industrial equipment is highly regarded and the person will need their own welding mask and basic tools.
The employer is offering those hired between $38 and $42.48 per hour.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Electrician
Family-owned, Ipswich-based business CMH Electrical Industries is expand and, as such, needs a new electrician to begin work immediately.
The experienced commercial or industrial electrician will work around Ipswich and Brisbane and earn between $35 and $49.99 per hour, while also being provided further allowances and a car.
They will need to hold a Queensland electrical licence, relevant qualifications, and prior experience in the field to be considered for the role.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Early childhood teacher
Early education centre Amaze is willing to pay above award wage, between $35 and $44.99 per hour, for an experienced and qualified early childhood teacher.
The person hired will need to be enthusiastic about fostering relationships with their team, as well as families and children, and will be responsible for a range of tasks.
The role can be part-time if that best suits the most suitable applicant.
Click here for more information or to apply.
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