OP701 Mechanic

Mechanic

The mechanic is responsible for carrying out maintenance and repairs of Councils’ mobile and fixed plant and equipment, fault finding and diagnostics to assist in the prevention of breakdowns or unexpected down time of machinery.

The role is based in the Molong Depot.

Please refer to the position description for a full brief of the position.

About You

You are a skilled and reliable Mechanic who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, while diagnosing issues accurately. You will be a team player with strong problem solving skills, a safety mindset and a commitment to keeping equipment running efficiently.

You will require a tertiary trade qualification in plant mechanics or related field.

Benefits of working at Council include:

At Cabonne Council we recognise our current and future employees want to work in an organisation that provides more than just a job. We understand meaningful work, the opportunity to develop professionally and personally, and the ability to balance life's priorities are important. We offer our employees a flexible, welcoming, inclusive and safe work environment, along with a variety of attractive benefits.

Our lifestyle friendly benefits include:

• A nine-day fortnight
• Dedicated training and professional development budgets
• Staff Wellness Program
• Opportunity to extend leave by taking leave at half pay
• Flexibility to meet the operational requirements of Council, while accommodating the needs of our employees
• Parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Fitness Passport – unlimited use at participating businesses
• Long service leave available at 5 years’ service
• Salary packaging options, and many more

How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position.

You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application and provide a copy of your current Resume and essential qualifications for the position.

Council will only accept applications submitted online.

Cabonne Council operates a merit-based recruitment process.

Interview Process

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. You will be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview. If you have not been selected for interview you will be advised by email.

Pre-Employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

• A pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense).
• Reference checking – an external company will be used to complete reference checks for preferred candidates.
• Undertake any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role.
• Checking validity of certificates and qualifications.

Other important details

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Council’s Coordinator Fleet and Procurement Matthew Bailey, on 02 •••• •200.

Cabonne Council is an equal opportunity employer embracing access and diversity in its recruitment process.

Cabonne Council is a Child Safe Organisation that is dedicated to respecting children and young people. We prioritise their voices and views and we are committed to taking proactive measures to always keep children safe.