Join Our Team as a Mechanic non our afternoon shift! Be part of a community-driven team that’s passionate about making a difference. Work on a modern fleet, grow your expertise, and benefit from mentorship opportunities. Enjoy a collaborative, safety-focused environment where your contribution truly matters. Help us keep our fleet in top condition for the community we serve! Who We Are At our Council, we’re committed to improving the quality of life for our community through reliable infrastructure and exceptional service delivery. Our Fleet Services team plays a vital role in this mission, ensuring our diverse range of plant and fleet assets remain safe, compliant, and ready to perform. We foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Innovation is encouraged, and every team member has the chance to make a meaningful impact! Your Role as a Mechanic As our new Mechanic, you’ll take on hands-on maintenance, inspections, and servicing of our modern plant and fleet. Your expertise will help keep our vehicles safe to support Council’s operational requirements. Key responsibilities include: Performing high-quality, cost-effective mechanical maintenance across a variety of plant and fleet assets. Diagnosing and repairing complex vehicle systems to manufacturer standards. Maintaining accurate electronic service records and safety documentation. Mentoring apprentices and supporting new team members in their development. Collaborating with colleagues to achieve operational goals and boost team productivity. Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking a skilled, motivated Mechanic who thrives in a team environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional service. If you’re passionate about your craft, we’d love to hear from you! Essential: Minimum12 months post-trade qualified Certificate III in Automotive Engineering (Heavy Vehicle or Heavy Mobile Plant) MVRIA Mechanic’s Licence Class C Driver’s Licence Class HR Driver’s Licence and other relevant qualifications would be desirable Strong diagnostic abilities with hydraulic and electrical systems Excellent communication skills and a proactive, safety-first mindset Your ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively will be key to your success. We’re looking for someone ready to roll up their sleeves and tackle hands-on tasks with enthusiasm! Join our Team and Grow with Us! If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council! Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit! Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 7 December 2025 Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of closing Package: From $98,703 - $102,775 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation ($71,819 - $75,891) base salary, plus allowances $16,262.48 (market allowance), $1,608.46 (pump allowance) and $9,013.16 (shift allowance) Hours of work: Permanent full-time 38 hours 9-day fortnight Afternoon Shift: 1:00 pm to 10:20 pm. Monday – Thursday 1:00 pm – 10:20 pm. First Friday 12: 00 pm – 4:00 pm. Second Friday RDO scheduled. Must be flexible to work a reasonable number of public holidays To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options. Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks. Reach out to Raymond Setchell, Fleet Operations Manager, rsetchell@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries. Melanie Silburn, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, msilburn@ssc.nsw.gov.au , can assist with any recruitment related enquiries. Click on the link to check out the Position Description Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events. About Us If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you! Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations. At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community – we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.
