Wollongong, New South Wales
Full-time
Description Workshop Scheduler
Are you a Qualified Trade Mechanic?
At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.
Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.
We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.
The opportunity
Join our Fleet Maintenance team and help keep Council's plant, equipment and vehicle fleet running at their best, all while enjoying a genuine work/life balance. In this key role, you'll prioritise and schedule maintenance and repairs across a diverse range of Council‐owned, leased and contracted mechanical assets, ensuring our operations stay safe, efficient and well‐supported. Your contribution keeps our teams equipped to deliver great services to the community every day.
This Role Offers
* A 70‐hour, 9‐day fortnight with a regular rostered day off
* 5 weeks annual leave per year
* Long Service Leave after 5 years
* Access to Fitness Passport
* Uniform, PPE and laptop provided
* Council‐funded statutory licences (where required)
* A supportive, value‐led work environment that encourages development and growth
This role can be physically demanding and requires you to confidently carry out all duties outlined in the job description, while also being flexible and adaptable, including occasionally responding to after‐hours emergency calls when operationally required.
This is a permanent full‐time role, currently based at Wollongong City Council's Central Depot.
Salary range: up to $101,912.40 per annum + superannuation. (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)
What You Will Be Doing
You will maximise the utilisation, reliability and performance of Council's mechanical assets by:
* Scheduling and coordinating maintenance and repairs for vehicles, plant and equipment
* Implementing, monitoring and improving planned maintenance programs
* Reducing reactive work and supporting proactive maintenance practices
* Coordinating inspections and monitoring asset condition
* Liaising with workshop staff, suppliers, manufacturers, and internal stakeholders
* Ensuring safe work practices are always followed
About You
You are a qualified mechanic (minimum Cert III trade). You have a current NSW Fair Trading Motor Mechanic Licence with strong mechanical knowledge and the capability to step into a coordinating/scheduling role.
You are confident working in a fast‐paced operational environment, can manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
You Bring
* Solid experience in mechanical maintenance and workshop environments
* The ability to plan and schedule work efficiently
* Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn asset management systems (e.g., OneCouncil)
* Good judgement, initiative, and the ability to work independently once trained
* A collaborative approach and commitment to customer service and safe work practices
* Willingness to participate in after‐hours on‐call coordination when required and organising callouts
* A current Class C Drivers Licence
* Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council!
o True work‐life balance: We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our work options, flex‐time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes.
o Great working conditions: Enjoy a 9‐day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO).
o Career growth and recognition
We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.
* Generous leave provisions Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years.
* Health, safety, and wellbeing We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.
* A vibrant social culture Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events!
Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference.
For more information, click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.
Applications close 11:59pm Wednesday 8 April 2026.
* It is anticipated that interviews will be held the week beginning 20 April 2026.
We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you'll be welcome. 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.
Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
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