Trades & Services roles within 150km of Townsville— who's advertising, what they pay, and the latest openings.
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What you'd take home
+$0/week
As a Trades & Services worker in Townsville vs Brisbane, you keep about $61 more in your pocket each week, after rent.
Townsville
Take-home after rent
$1,391/wk
Brisbane
Take-home after rent
$1,330/wk
≈ +$3,172/year difference.
Housing-based estimate. Compares median advertised salary and median weekly rent; excludes food, transport and other living costs. Salary from live listings; rent from ABS regional data.
By the numbers
64 new roles this week· 336 in the last 30 days
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Most active employers hiring in Townsville.
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Trades & Services broken down by specialism — each tile jumps to the latest roles.
62 rolesAutomotive Trades
43 rolesElectricians
37 rolesFitters, Turners & Machinists30 rolesWelders & Boilermakers24 rolesTechnicians22 rolesPlumbers
17 rolesCleaning Services
15 rolesBuilding Trades
11 rolesAir Conditioning & Refrigeration10 rolesPainters & Sign Writers10 rolesMaintenance & Handyperson Services
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SAI Security
About the role SAI Group is seeking 4 experienced Security Officers to join our team for a new client site in Townsville, QLD. We are looking for reliable, professional and customer-focused officers who are based loca…
North Queensland Hardfacing
Position Description Position Title: Trade Qualified Boilermaker Employment Type: Casual (could lead to full time) – Onsite Location: Near Townsville, QLD Start Date: Immediate Start Available About the Role We are se…
Bargain Car Rentals
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing company in the rebounding tourism sector. Life's too short to be stuck in a job you hate, so come be a part of our team at our location servicing Townsville Ai…
Mainevent RV Centres
Caravan Service & Repair Technician MainEvent RV Centres | Part of the Pickering Automotive Group About Us We are seeking an experienced Caravan Technician with a strong electrical background and excellent fault-findi…
Auto Centre Townsville
2 Roles Available | Auto Centre Townsville Role One: Service & Parts Manager Drive Your Career Forward with Premier Global Brands! Auto Centre Townsville is looking for a dynamic, multi-skilled Service & Parts Manager…
Department of Housing and Public Works QLD
About the role We're seeking a qualified Electrician to join our Townsville correctional facilities team, located in the heart of North Queensland. In this role, you'll work on a variety of projects, mainly in the cor…