Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - Taree

The role

MidCoast Council's Community Spaces department manage over 3000 hectares of parks and open spaces, 26 sporting complexes, 84 playgrounds, 32 cemeteries and 560 Council buildings (including amenities, halls, administration buildings). Within this department our Trades team play an integral role in the delivery of services to the community through mechanical repairs and maintenance on Council fleet and plant equipment.

Working with a team of mechanical professionals, the Heavy Vehicle Mechanic will work on a range of light and heavy fleet and plant, and will undertake general maintenance, minor welding and metal fabrication, diagnostics, hydraulic repairs and road worthy inspections. This position is an opportunity to play a role in the community and will have access to ongoing personal and professional training to support growth and development. 

Please note that to be a successful candidate for this role you’ll be required to complete a pre-employment medical check to ensure you can complete the essential requirements of the role. 

What you'll bring

• Trade qualifications and experience in heavy vehicle / plant mechanics and MVRIA license.
• A solid understanding of WH&S principles.
• Motor Vehicles Inspectors Certificate (desirable)
• Class MR drivers license

*If you are a light vehicle mechanic with an interest in heavy vehicle and plant, please reach out to us to discuss additional training that may be available (depending on skills and experience).

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Commencing salary package circa $61,800 - $ 68,000 p.a. plus superannuation (depending on skills and experience) 

Location: Upon commencement your normal place of work will be the MidCoast Council Depot located on Arkwright Crescent, Taree You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time 38 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday 12 May 2024 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Michael Cross, Manager Trades who is the hiring manager for this role. Michael can be reached on (02) 7955 7748

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Jess Anniwell, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Jess can be reached on (02) 7955 7934 or at jess.anniwell@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.