About Inner West Council Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity , Respect , Innovation , Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do. We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance. Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $17.95/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney. About the role As the leader of Council’s Mechanics team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of mechanical repairs and maintenance across our diverse fleet of motor vehicles, plant, and equipment. This is a dynamic leadership opportunity where your technical expertise and people management skills will directly contribute to the smooth operation of essential services. You will direct the work and activities of your staff and ensure that the team consistently works to meet its targets and commitments against their individual or team work or performance plans. In this role, you’ll be the go-to problem solver for fleet and plant-related issues, working collaboratively to deliver timely and practical solutions. Your leadership will foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork, ensuring our fleet remains reliable, compliant, and fit for purpose. Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. Remuneration $89,346.40 - $102,197.16 12% Superannuation Access to Motor Vehicle Leaseback Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications Essential Criteria Trades certificate in automotive engineering. Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Council Trades licence (MVRIC) & eligible to be a Proprietor of a mechanical workshop. RMS Authorisation as an examiner for the registration of Council’s plant and equipment. Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of a wide range of vehicles and plant. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team and its functions to achieve required outcomes. Demonstrated computer proficiency. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with staff, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Understanding and commitment to equal employment opportunities, diversity, work health and safety, ethical practice and acting with probity at all times. Current NSW Class HR Driver’s Licence. Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence. Desirable Criteria : Local Government experience. Knowledge of, and experience in using fleet management software. Experience and knowledge of electric vehicles (servicing and maintenance) Knowledge and experience in council procurement processes Enquiries Erin White, Resource Recovery & Fleet Manager on (02) 9392 5921 Closing Date Sunday 24th August 2025, 11:30PM To subscribe to our weekly job alert emails please click here How to Apply We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process. All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication. Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification. For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website. Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers. This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion. Reasonable Adjustment Assistance IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. 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