As the Senior Mechanic, you will be tasked with carrying out maintenance and repairs on a range of Shire plant and equipment. Work shall be completed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. You will be responsible for ensuring work requests are completed accurately and in a timely manner. You will also ensure that the work area is maintained in a safe and clean manner, according to Local Government's occupational safety and health policies and procedures.
Key role outcomes:
* Demonstrate successful application through the application of the Shire's core values by promoting a work culture of sustainability, quality improvement, efficiency, and excellent customer service that corresponds to our Code of Conduct and Customer Service Charter.
* A commitment to a safe work environment and WHS legislation, policy, and processes.
* Ensure compliance with the Local Government Act (WA) 1995 and any relevant legislation.
* Carry out high standard repairs and maintenance to the Shire of Carnarvon vehicle, plant and equipment fleet and other fixed Shire of Carnarvon plant and equipment where required.
* Assist with the review, improvement, and delivery of the Shire fleet maintenance program.
* Ensure the workshop is clean, safe, and operational with all tools and resources stored securely.
* Safely operate heavy plant including rollers, trucks, water carts and loaders as well as light machinery, light trucks, tractors, mowers, hand tools and other tools and equipment as required.
* Advise, order, and purchase relevant resources such as parts and lubricants within budget for authorisation and processing.
* Work alongside Principal Mechanic in providing training and mentorship for Apprentice Mechanic and trainees.
* Provide input to and participate in the process for procurement of new fleet and plant.
* Other duties in Relation to set of skills, and experience, as required.
Essential Criteria:
* Demonstrated experience with fault diagnosis, repair, servicing, parts ordering and maintenance of vehicles, fixed and mobile plant and earth moving equipment.
* Demonstrated ability to follow safety requirements in the use of machinery and personal safety and to ensure workshop operations meet Work Health & Safety requirements.
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
* Effective time management and organisation skills.
* Experience in maintaining accurate service and maintenance records..
* Ability to work effectively and productively within a team or independently.
Desirable Criteria:
* Previous experience with Local Government
Licenses, Registrations, Memberships or Qualifications required of the role:
* HR Class Drivers Licence (Western Australia)
* Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology or Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
* Motor Vehicle Repairer Certificate.
Pre-employment screening required for this role:
* National Police Clearance - Less than 6 months old
* Pre-employment Medical Screening
* Alcohol and Other Drug screening
* Audiometric Test
Remuneration and Benefits:
The successful applicant will join the Infrastructure Services with a starting salary from $117,522.46per annum, plus allowances (if eligible) and superannuation.
Other cash benefits include but not limited to:
* $1,201.11 p/a District Allowance*
* $4,592.48 p/a Housing Allowance*
* $1,977.54 p/a Annual Leave Loading 17.5%
* $14,797.93 p/a Superannuation (Statutory)
* $2,466.32 p/a Superannuation additional 2% (Optional, subject to employee salary sacrifice)*
* $3,500.00 Retention bonus upon completion of 3 years of service*
* $440.00 p/a Annual Leave Travel Assistance
Leave entitlements*
* 5 weeks Annual leave
* 2 Local Government Public Holidays
* 10 days of paid Personal Leave
* 10 days of paid Pandemic Leave
* 38 hours of paid Volunteer Emergency Services Leave
Additional Allowances and Subsidies as per Attraction and Retention Policy*
* Salary Sacrificing for a range of benefits
* Local Club Membership Subsidies
* Gym Membership Subsidy
* Annual Pass for Aquatic Centre
For futher information about the role please telephone People & Culture Services on or email