Group and Team: City Infrastructure
Location: Cleary's Gates
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Trade Level 2
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $75,089 to $76,687 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements of a 9-day fortnight.
- Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%
- Challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can make a positive difference.
About the role
Join our team and play a vital role in the success of our City! We are looking for a dedicated individual to perform repairs and maintenance on minor plant and equipment and assist in the training and development of apprentices and trainees.
If you have a passion for hands-on work and mentoring the next generation, we want to hear from you!
Role accountabilities include:
- Service and repair small engines.
- Conduct risk assessments for all plant and equipment.
- Provide support and assistance to Plant Workshop employees.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety through active participation in discussions.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description
About you
You’re a skilled mechanic with a passion for keeping engines running smoothly. You hold a Trade Certificate in Small Engines and a current driver’s licence, and you bring hands-on experience across a variety of equipment, from light vehicles and trucks to heavy plant machinery. Ideally, you’ll have a minimum of three years of practical experience, giving you the confidence to tackle complex repairs and maintenance tasks and clear, consistent communication is one of your strengths. If you’re someone who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys solving mechanical challenges, we’d love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude and enjoy working in a friendly team environment.
If you have excellent attention to detail and thrive in a high-volume work setting, this could be the perfect role for you!
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A wide range ofleave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you're passionate about mechanics and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Christopher Barwick, Fleet Workshop Coordinator, on 03 6278 0206 or email chris.barwick@hobartcity.com.au
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Tuesday 2 December 2025.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
