About Maranoa Regional Council
Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.
Council is seeking 2 Full-Time Mechanics to join our team.
Purpose
Provide plant, vehicle and equipment servicing and repairs to ensure that Council's plant fleet is safe, fit for purpose and operating at optimum efficiency.
Responsibilities
* Workshop Operations
* Plant Operations
* Workshop Documentation and Plant Records
* See Attached Position Description For Further Responsibilities
Mandatory and Highly Desirable Qualifications and Licences
To be successful you will need to demonstrate that you meet the below mandatory requirements for the role:
* Current C (Car) Class Driver Licence with ability to upgrade to MR or higher within 12 months
* General Construction Induction (White Card).
* Certificate III in either Automotive, Diesel Engine Technology, Heavy Commercial Vehicle, Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
* HR (Heavy Rigid) Class Driver Licence (Desirable)
* High Risk Work Licence - Forklift (Desirable)
* Recognised competencies in MiG, Arc and/or Oxy Welding (Desirable)
* Current Confined Spaces and Gas Test Atmosphere certification (Desirable)
* First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
Position Details And Benefits
* Permanent, Full-Time Position - 38 hours per week
* Maranoa Regional Council Certified Agreement 2023 - Stream C - Level C5
* Maranoa Locality Allowance - $72.00 per fortnight
* Licenced Trade Allowance - $21.53 per week
* Tool Allowance - as per the award
* Construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair and/or maintenance allowance - $38.04 per week
* Reimbursement for Safety Boots - up to $269.48 per year
Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?
* Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off (RDO)
* Access Long service leave after seven (7) years
* Five weeks of annual leave annually
* Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 20 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
* Three weeks sick leave annually
* Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
* Employee Assistance Program - free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
* Relocation Assistance up to $5000 (terms and conditions apply)
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How To Apply
* Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
* Current resume (CV).
* Address the questions presented in the application form if applicable.
Additional Information
MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
Maranoa Regional Council will close from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. Recruitment activities, including interview scheduling, will pause during this period. We will resume contacting shortlisted candidates for interviews upon our return on 5 January 2026.
For More Information
Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.auTelephone: 1300 007 662
Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
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