Motor Mechanic

Job No: BATC49
Location: Bathurst

About the role

 Bathurst Regional Council currently has an exciting opportunity available to join the Workshop team as a Motor Mechanic. Council is seeking a qualified mechanic with broad experience in the servicing and maintenance of light and heavy vehicles and plant. The successful applicant will have a current NSW Class C Driver's Licence as a minimum (MR or HR is preferred). As Motor Mechanic, you will join an experienced team in a well equipped workshop and be involved in undertaking repairs, servicing and maintenance on Council's motor vehicle fleet and plant. This includes heavy vehicles and plant, small motorised hand tools, steel fabrication and fixed plant work.

Position Summary

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Essential Criteria 

  • A current trade qualifications as a Motor Mechanic
  • Experience in the maintenance and repair of light and heavy vehicle and plant
  • A current NSW Driver’s Licence (Class C as a minimum, MR or HR is preferred)
  • General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
  • Proven ability to work effectively as a team member
  • Have a sound knowledge of the metric system of measurement
  • Adequate numeracy and literacy skills to fulfil the requirements of the position

What We Can Offer

Work/Life Balance enjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset

Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs

Fitness Passport to Stay active and healthy

Training & Development to expand your skills

Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services

 

Want To Know More?

Salary: $1,349.60  to $1,417.96 per week + 12% superannuation

Position Status: Permanent – Full-time

Hours of work:  38 hours per week with an RDO every two weeks

Application closing date: Sunday, 7 June 2026, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Geoff Simpson – 6333 6510

 

This position requires a pre- employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

 

How to Apply?

 

To apply,  please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You will need to upload a Resume to complete the application.

 

You can  save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date. Unfortunately, applications that are not completed by the closing date and time will not be considered.

 

Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

 

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

 

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

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About Bathurst Regional Council

Congratulations on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region’s largest employers! Bathurst Regional Council employs over 400 staff in a diverse range of careers and provides a large range of services to our community. Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.

Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra and there is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive.