Mechanic

The role

Step into a vital trade role supporting the Depot Plant and Logistics division. As a Mechanic, you will provide effective and efficient service to Council Workshop by maintaining, servicing, monitoring, and controlling the fleet and equipment to minimise downtime. You will ensure that Council plant and vehicles are consistently available, safe, and reliable to meet the operational needs of our teams and the community.

Your daily tasks will involve diagnosing mechanical faults and executing preventative maintenance and repairs across light and heavy plant in a tradesman-like manner. You will machine pins, bushes, and manufacture parts when required, inspect and test plant and equipment for safety and roadworthiness prior to registration inspections, and complete accurate operational job cards, fuel reports, and running sheets. You will also ensure workshop security, properly maintain issued tools, and uphold active environmental and safety controls across workshop facilities.

About you

You are a safety-conscious, team-oriented, and adaptable trade professional with a proven ability to work productively both in a team and unsupervised. You possess strong diagnostic capabilities, excellent verbal communication, and the practical skills required to meet maintenance targets and deadlines under pressure.

To succeed in this role, you will bring

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology and a licensed Trade Certificate in Automotive Mechanics (Heavy Vehicle).
• Proven trade experience in the servicing, routine maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of light and heavy plant and machinery.
• A current Class HR Drivers Licence, a General Construction Induction White Card, and a pre-employment medical.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills to maintain detailed running sheets, job cards, and equipment records.
• Desirable credentials include a Class HC licence, High-Risk Forklift (LF) or Dogging tickets, and ASCIS or HVAIS Examiner accreditation.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Employment details

• Local Government State Award Band 2 Level 2 Grade 11
• Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Location – Tycannah Street Works Depot, Moree
• Salary: Annual Base Salary $76,905.40 – $88,420.80
• Reference: 766
• Applications close: 1 November 2026