Wollongong City Council is seeking a qualified Motor or Plant Mechanic with a passion for quality, teamwork, and community service to join our Fleet Maintenance team.
As a Plant and Vehicle Mechanic, you'll provide high-quality mechanical support for Council's fleet of vehicles, plant, and equipment. You'll work both independently and as part of a collaborative team, delivering repairs, maintenance, and technical support in a commercially competitive environment.
This is a Term Contract role to 1 May 2026, with the possibility of extension or permanency. You may be required to work flexible hours including being on-call, dependent on operational requirements. This is a hands-on role, applicants must be physically capable of undertaking manual tasks relating to the role.
About the position
The key responsibilities of this role include:
- Repair, maintain, and install mechanical assets, including plant, trucks, and vehicles.
- Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
- Plan, schedule, and prioritise daily work activities with limited supervision.
- Participate in job planning, estimating, and fleet management system data entry.
- Support emergency services and provide field service repairs.
- Promote a safe, effective, and environmentally responsible workplace.
- Assist with training customers and team members in safe operation and maintenance.
- Deliver excellent customer service and uphold Council's values in every interaction.
About you
The ideal candidate will have:
- A qualified Motor Mechanic Tradesperson Certificate (or equivalent), bringing hands-on experience and strong technical skills in maintaining a wide range of vehicles, plant, and equipment.
- A current MR Driver's Licence and be comfortable working flexible hours, including shift work and being on-call for emergency or programmed maintenance.
- Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Self-motivation and a commitment to continuous learning, ensuring you stay up to date with the latest mechanical technologies and industry best practices.
- A physically fit and safety-conscious approach, with an understanding and application of Work Health and Safety (WHS) systems and procedures in your daily work.
- A strong alignment with Wollongong City Council's values of Respect, Integrity, OneTeam, Sustainability, and Courage.
Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council!
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- True work-life balance, with hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off.
- Great working conditions, with a 35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight and a regular rostered day off (RDO).
- Career growth and recognition, with a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs.
- Generous leave provisions, with five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access to long service leave after just five years.
- A safe and healthy work environment, with a focus on mental, physical, and social wellbeing, and access to an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.
- A vibrant social culture, with a Social Club that offers monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events.
We invite everyone to apply, regardless of their identity, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability, and veterans.
Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.
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📌 Plant and Vehicle Mechanic
🏢 Wollongong City Council
📍 City of Wollongong