Keep our community moving with a role that makes a difference. No two days the same!

Northern Grampians Shire Council is looking for a Plant Mechanic to help keep our diverse fleet of vehicles, plant and equipment safe, reliable and ready for work.

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Based in Victoria’s Grampians region, Northern Grampians Shire Council is a diverse, community-focused organisation with 14 worksites. We value innovation, respect, responsiveness and continuous improvement and offer opportunities to collaborate, take on new challenges and grow your career.

The role

You’ll service, maintain and repair Council a variety of vehicles and equipment, diagnose faults and plan preventative maintenance. You’ll also keep accurate records, support operators with inspections and fault reporting, and provide practical advice on plant, parts and repairs.

About you

You’re a qualified, safety-focused mechanic with strong diagnostic and repair skills. Heavy vehicle, plant or fleet experience is an advantage. You take pride in your work, communicate well and enjoy contributing both independently and as part of a close-knit team of 3. (3^rd or 4^th year apprentices are also welcome to apply.)

Benefits include:

• Fortnightly RDO/ 9 day fortnight
• Friendly working hours 7am – 4pm /No weekends
• Flexible work arrangements
• Training and professional development
• Supportive team environment of 3
• Salary packaging, including remote area housing allowances and novated leases
• Paid leave options, including purchased leave and paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• The chance to enjoy the region’s beautiful landscapes and biodiversity

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer that reflects the communities we serve. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including gender, sexuality, culture, faith, ability, family structure and identity, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTIQA+ people. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Recruitment support

If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process to participate, please contact us at ngsc.hr@ngshire.vic.gov.au

Pre-employment checks

All appointments are subject to satisfactory:

• Police Record Check
• Medical/ Health Assessment
• Working with Children Check

Please contact Heath Pohl, Manager Operations on (03) 5358 8778 for a private conversation or apply online. We’d love to hear from you!