Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Property Fleet and Emergency Management
Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)
Salary Range: Base Salary $96,095 per annum + super, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary
Location: Fleet Services Depot - Mt Saint John
Application Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 6 May 2026
We are looking for a qualified Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic (HCV) to keep Council’s fleet to a high-quality standard — from light commercials and passenger vehicles through to heavy trucks.
This position will be responsible for carrying out diagnostics, scheduled servicing, and general repairs. The duties will include mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, and keeping workshop tools and equipment in good working order. The role also involves basic administration duties including completing job cards, time sheets, incident logs, refrigerant handling records, and other compliance paperwork. As we take pride in training the future tradespeople in the industry, mentoring and training apprentices is as expectation of the position. We expect the successful candidate to be reliable, safety conscious, and committed to providing solid customer service in a busy workshop environment.
This position also has the option to enter an On-Call roster which will be responsible for after-hours breakdowns and emergencies for 1 week at a time on a 4 -5 week cycle.
Qualifications And Experience
Ideally you will have:
* Trade Certificate – Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic (HCV) with the ability to achieve accreditation for all competencies listed in the Position Description.
* High level of knowledge and experience in the repair of light commercial, passenger vehicles and trucks, to include, hydraulic, pneumatic, air conditioning, auto electrical and minor welding repairs.
* Demonstrated knowledge and ability to keep up to date with modern practices relevant to fleet servicing and repair procedures, and the use of various techniques to facilitate the appropriate training of apprentices.
* Well-developed technical, diagnostic and analytical skills relevant to mechanical servicing and repair procedures.
* Basic keyboard and computer literacy skills (or the ability to acquire).
* Good time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to achieve desired outcomes within set timeframes.
* Great customer service skills.
* Current “MR” class driver’s licence, with the capacity to obtain a “HR” class driver’s licence within six months.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
* 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
* 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Uniforms, tools and PPE provided
* Annual wage progression
* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
Contact Person: Ian (Senior Team Leader)
Contact Phone: ***email_hidden*** (for position detail enquiries only)
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.
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Attachments
* Mechanic_PD.pdf