- Join a Defence sector team in Darwin as a Casual Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, utilizing your Certificate 3 qualifications and HR Licence to maintain and repair heavy diesel-powered vehicles.
- Apply your expertise in diagnosing, tuning, and repairing engines, transmissions, electrical systems, and hydraulic components, ensuring vehicles meet roadworthiness standards.
- Work standard hours from 07:30 to 16:30 while performing technical inspections and efficient maintenance tasks as detailed in Work Orders within specified time frames.
- This is a great opportunity for experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanics seeking temporary or casual employment in a specialist Defence environment-apply now to advance your career
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Synergie Australia are currently seeking qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join our clients team on a defence base in Darwin NT. This is an ongoing opportunity with the potential for permanency for the right candidate.
If you are an experienced Cert III Heavy Vehicle Mechanic looking for stable hours, competitive rates, and the opportunity to work on specialised heavy assets — we want to hear from you.
About the Role
Reporting to the Technical Supervisor, you will perform all trade-related tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant and equipment.
You will work on a wide range of heavy military vehicles and equipment including:
Generators, pumps, compressors and drilling rigs
This role involves routine servicing, diagnostics, overhauls and repairs of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct maintenance, inspection and classification tasks in line with Work Orders and required standards
2. Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
3. Service and overhaul engines, transmissions, differentials and suspension systems
4. Repair and maintain hydraulic systems
5. Diagnose, overhaul, repair and maintain diesel-powered vehicles
6. Test and repair braking systems (including electronic brakes)
7. Conduct roadworthiness inspections
8. Perform welding tasks (Oxy, ARC, TIG and MIG as required)
9. Complete job cards and documentation in the Commonwealth Mandated Information System
10. Manage issued parts and consumables
11. Provide technical feedback and advice to operators
12. Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Work Schedule
13. Monday – Thursday : 7:30am – 4:00pm
14. Friday: 7:30am – 2:00pm
15. 38 hours per week (7.6 hours per day)
16. Immediate start available
Mandatory Requirements
17. Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or equivalent)
18. Heavy Vehicle qualification only (Light Vehicle not accepted)
19. Australian Citizenship
20. Police Check (valid within 28 days) or willing to obtain
21. Academic transcript required prior to offer
Preferred (Desirable)
Ability to work both independently and within a team
Why Apply?
22. Competitive hourly rate: $62.50 - $85.93
23. Consistent weekday hours
24. Long-term contract opportunity
25. Potential pathway to permanency
26. Work on specialised heavy military equipment
27. Onsite parking available
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