Position Description
Position Number: 5012
Directorate: Works
Team: Workshop
Position Status: Full Time
Classification: QLGIA (Stream C)
Reports to: Workshop Supervisor
Location: Longreach
Accountable for: NA
Revised: June 2025
Our Vision Our Mission
Connecting Council and Community Delivering Excellent Services
Our Eight Core Values
1. A Safe and Healthy Work Environment
1. Inclusiveness and Respect
2. Consistency and Fairness
3. Teamwork and Staff Development
4. Performance and Value for Money
5. Leadership and Collaboration
6. Sustainability
7. Forward-looking
Position Objective
The primary role of this position is to undertake mechanical diagnostics, and repairs of Council's light and heavy
vehicles, plant, and equipment in both workshop and field environments. The role ensures the ongoing operational
efficiency, safety and compliance of Council's fleet through the timely delivery of both scheduled and reactive
servicing, including mobile callouts to operational sites.
Position Responsibilities
Functional Area Key Accountabilities
Mechanical Workshop
• Perform servicing, fault diagnosis, and repairs on a broad range of light
and heavy diesel vehicles, plant, and equipment.
* Deliver mobile mechanical services, including attending breakdowns and
undertaking field repairs at job sites across the local government area.
* Conduct pre-start inspections, safety checks, and preventive
maintenance in both workshop and field environments.
* Maintain accurate service and repair records using Council's fleet
management systems.
* Follow all safety, environmental, and risk management procedures
relevant to mobile and workshop work.
* Liaise with operators and supervisors to ensure minimal disruption to
operational delivery.
* Assist in the mentoring of apprentices or junior staff.
* Participate in rostered after-hours or emergency call-out support as
required.
* Provide advice and support plant operators in correct operator
maintenance procedures.
* Provide trade guidance and assistance as part of the workshop team.
* Ensure that housekeeping and safety in workshop is maintained.
Other
• Carry out all duties in line with Council's Workplace Health and Safety
policies and procedures and adhere to any legislative obligations.
* Adhere to Council's Code of Conduct and maintain high standards of
safety, integrity, and accountability.
* Demonstrate flexibility in attending to mobile call-outs and scheduled
field servicing needs.
* Contribute to a collaborative, safety-conscious, and solutions-focused
team environment.
* Uphold environmental protection standards when working in field
environments.
* Other such relevant duties as required from time to time which would
generally fall within the scope of this position as directed by your
accountable supervisor or the Chief Executive Officer.
Key Interactions
Supervised by: Workshop Supervisor The incumbent will have a responsive and effective relationship
with the workshop supervisor. Receiving and implementing
direction when directed.
Accountable to: Manager of Fleet &
Workshops
The incumbent will have a responsive and effective relationship
with the Manager of Fleet & Workshops.
Works with
(Internally)
Team Leaders and
their team members
Workshop Team
The incumbent will develop relationships with the workshop team,
team Leaders, and their team members, engaging, positively and
productively.
Position Requirements
Skills
• Developed communication skills with the ability to deal with all levels of staff, management and businesses.
* Good customer service skills, with both internal and external customers.
* Developed analytical and problem-solving ability.
* Ability to perform basic numerical calculations.
* Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Knowledge
• Demonstrated knowledge of workshop operations and associated standards and regulations.
* Knowledge and understanding of technology relating to workshop operations.
* A thorough understanding of how to maintain a safe working environment.
Mandatory Experience/Qualifications
• Trade qualified light vehicle or heavy diesel mechanic with experience.
* Current C Class Drivers licence.
* Construction White card.
Desirable Experience/Qualifications
• Competence in the maintenance and repair of Auto Air Condition systems.
* Relevant plant competencies.
* High Risk Work Forklift licence.
Delegations and Authorisations
NA
Vehicle Authorisation
NA
Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
All employees have a legal obligation to comply with regulatory requirements and LRC– SMS (Longreach Regional
Council's - Safety Management System) incorporating WH&S policies, procedures and work instructions. These
are introduced to ensure the health and safety of employees, contractors, visitors, volunteers, the public and the
environment and remain compliant with Industry Benchmark Standards.
The following statements apply to all employees, including permanent, part-time and casual employees. Your
responsibilities include:
1. To comply with instructions given for WH&S at a workplace by the employer;
2. Comply with the Health and safety duties and Duty of Care requirements as specified within the Work Health
and Safety Act 2011 Part 2.
1. Timely reporting all accidents, incidents minor injuries, near misses and property damage (within 24 hours of
the event) and assisting, if required, with the investigation of all incidents in the workplace;
1. For a worker to use the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provided by the employer after proper instruction
in its use;
1. Not to wilfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided for WH&S at the workplace;
2. Not to wilfully place at risk the WH&S of any persons at the workplace including yourself;
3. Adhere to the LRC–SMS by remaining compliant to Council's WH&S Management Plan and completing
relevant Monthly Action Plan items;
1. Performing all work and associated functions in a safe, efficient and effective manner;
2. Complying with all documented WH&S policies, procedures, work instruction and verbal instructions issued
by the organisation or its officers;
1. Provide advice to ensuring risk assessments are conducted and recorded for all identified hazards, or prior to
the implementation of new work practices, hazardous substances, or plant. Also, as required, assisting or
participating in the carrying out of risk assessments on identified hazards;
1. Identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing corrective action to eliminate hazards
where possible and / or control risks in the workplace;
1. To report hazards and risks in accordance with WH&S procedures;
2. Establishing and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping within your individual work area(s) and
generally within the Longreach Regional Council's area of responsibility;
1. Attending any toolbox, team talks or specific training (e.g. Take 5s etc.) as supplied and required by Longreach
Regional Council;
1. Being familiar with the location of first aid treatment centres, fire protection facilities and evacuation
procedures;
1. Report any concerns for WH&S to your Supervisor.