Temporary Full-Time (4 years - 76 hours per fortnight)
Nine Day Fortnight
This position is funded for the period of the apprenticeship. There is no guarantee of ongoing employment at the completion of the apprenticeship.
Council offers a wide range of benefits such as salary packaging (including novated motor vehicle leasing and remote area housing benefits), health and wellbeing programs and employee vaccinations to employees.
Do you want to be part of something challenging and rewarding? Are you passionate about our community? If so, joining the Glen Innes Severn Council might be the right career move for you.
Working for Council means you'll be joining a dedicated team where your individual effort is part of something much bigger – delivering great things for our community.
The Council covers an area of 5,487km2, and is located in the beautiful New England area of NSW. This area encompasses the town of Glen Innes and villages of Deepwater, Emmaville, Glencoe, Wellingrove and Red Range. We're proud of the contribution our community makes to this vibrant, dynamic and attractive area in which to live and work.
Glen Innes offers an attractive lifestyle including a well serviced and friendly rural community, laid back living, short commuting times, affordable housing, easy access to NSW north coast beaches and larger regional centres, and terrific recreational and sporting facilities.
A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
As part of our team you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to our community, working with a diverse range of passionate, supportive and engaging people within a collaborative environment. You will also be part of a workplace that offers competitive employee benefits and opportunities and encourages professional development including:
Salary packaging (including novated motor vehicle leasing and remote area housing benefits) for all permanent staff
Long service leave after 5 years
Corporate wellbeing programs
Employee vaccinations
PPE supplied
Training and development programs
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES The successful applicant will be provided with the following professional opportunities:
Structured four-year apprenticeship program
Block and day-release training at registered training provider
Mentorship from experienced mechanical workshop staff
Opportunities to gain exposure to diverse fleet maintenance activities
THE POSITION
The Apprentice Mechanic will develop professional mechanical skills through a structured apprenticeship program, supporting the ongoing maintenance and repair of council's diverse vehicle and equipment fleet.
Reporting to Workshop Supervisor, you will:
Undertake formal mechanical trade apprenticeship training through a registered training organisation to complete Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle).
Assist qualified mechanics in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of council vehicles and equipment.
Perform routine servicing, inspections, and preventative maintenance tasks.
Maintain accurate and detailed workshop records and job documentation.
Participate in workshop clean-up and equipment maintenance.
Demonstrate a commitment to learning and professional development.
Support team members and contribute to a positive workshop culture ensuring the provision of informed, coordinated and quality services to customers and other Council employees.
Receive and act on work orders and instructions from the Workshop Supervisor or other assigned supervisor.
Operate plant and equipment when required, in a manner that conforms with relevant laws, guidelines and safety requirements, for the purpose of diagnosing faults and testing safety / performance standards during maintenance or repairs.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of workplace practices and services.
Assist with manual handling or labouring work as directed.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Specifically, you will have:
Essential
Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in automotive/heavy machinery repairs
Ability to learn and apply technical skills quickly
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
Safe Work NSW Certificate in General WHS Induction
Minimum Class C driver’s licence (Car Licence)
Desirable
Basic mechanical understanding
Strong attention to detail
INTERESTED IN APPLYING
Carefully download and read the Guide to Applying for Employment, together with the position description to familiarise yourself with the role and application process
Please upload documents in PDF or word format
Please note that as part of Glen Innes Severn Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks. This may include: reference checks; national criminal police check; functional/medical assessment; qualification verification; Working with Children Check and NDIS verification.
Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview)
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Council is an EEO employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic, and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.
