About Us Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special. We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community. About this Position: We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to work with our fleet team. You will provide maintenance and servicing a variety of plant and equipment and keep our services and projects to the community running. This is a maximum term contract until the 2nd of October 2026. We are looking for someone with a great attitude that enjoys working on a variety of plant and equipment that wants to contribute to the success of our community. What We can offer you: Flexible work options working within operational requirements. Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs. Training and development opportunities. What we trust you to deliver: Safely undertake a range of duties to maintain and repair plant items, vehicles and equipment. Conduct safety checks, complete basic maintenance and maintain records and reports to ensure the safe use of plant items Solve routine problems, refer to standard guidelines and manuals and collaborate with supervisors and managers to resolve complex problems to minimise risk and ensure work goals are achieved. Demonstrate positive behaviours to deliver great outcomes for our customer, our people and the wider community. What you will need to be successful: Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or equivalent relevant trade). Demonstrated experience servicing and repairing fleet/plant in a workshop or field service environment. Strong commitment to WHS and safe work practices in a high-risk mechanical workshop setting. General Construction Induction Card (White Card) Current Class C Driver’s Licence. Full position description: Click here Term Contract Full Time: 76 hours a fortnight until 2 October 2026 Salary: A salary range from $1,301.50 to 1,496.73 a week superannuation Closing date: Friday 15 May 2026 at 4:00pm . However, applications will be assessed as they are received and Interviews may be offered to suitable candidates throughout the campaign - please do not delay submitting your application. Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Jason McKenna, Fleet Manager on 02 66250433. Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements. Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks. We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. Apply Now
