Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - Broken Hill

Transport for NSW; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

9‑day fortnight

iPad provided

Work phone

Basic toolbox

Position allowances

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a qualified Mechanical Tradesperson to undertake maintenance and repairs on plant items, vehicles and heavy equipment at Broken Hill. You’ll install, service and modify complex hydraulic/pneumatic machinery and may supervise apprentices.

You should hold an Automotive Vehicle Mechanic Qualification with heavy-vehicle exposure and a current NSW white card. A valid NSW driving licence is essential, with MR/HR licences advantageous.

Qualifications

• Automotive Vehicle Mechanic Qualification with heavy vehicles and plant exposure.
• Current Construction Industry White Card.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence.
• MR or HR Driver’s Licence viewed favourably.
• Welding and metal fabrication experience desirable.
• Willingness to undertake any licensing or ticketing requirements as directed.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and repairs on a range of plant items, vehicles, and mechanical equipment.
• Install, maintain, repairs, commissioning and modification of complex machinery driven by hydraulic/pneumatic principles.
• Supervise apprentices or staff assisting other mechanics as required across the area.
• Attend after hour callouts and travel throughout NSW to locations away from the base.
• This is an ongoing full-time role located at Broken Hill.

Skills

Automotive mechanic

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Automotive Vehicle Mechanic Qualification

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

Undertake maintenance and repairs on a range of plant items, vehicles, and mechanical equipment. You’ll have no hesitation taking on duties involving installation, maintenance, repairs, commissioning, and modification of complex machinery driven by hydraulic/pneumatic principles.

We provide an inclusive and collaborative space to develop your skills and share your knowledge across the team. Therefore, there may be occasions where you may be required to supervise apprentices or staff assisting other mechanics across the area.

Mechanical Tradesperson Grade 1-3 is multi-graded. The starting grade is assigned based on demonstrated skills and experience. Progression through the grades is automatic provided the employee can demonstrate they have the skills and capabilities required for the next grade.

You may also be required to work outside normal working hours. You must be able attend after hour callouts as well as be prepared to travel throughout the state and work at locations away from the base station.

This is an ongoing full-time role located at Broken Hill.

TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within 75 kms driving distance from the Broken Hill workshop.

For more information on the role and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are an ambitious, collaborative, and qualified mechanical tradesperson who enjoys working autonomously.

You have good problem-solving skills and fault diagnosis skills and you’re proactive in dealing with customer complaints by being effective and efficient in your approach.

With a strong focus on safety, you can identify, communicate and report environmental all hazards in the workplace and understand the quality requirements of the tasks to be performed within this position.

It is essential that you have an Automotive Vehicle Mechanic Qualification with high exposure & exposure on Heavy Vehicles & plant.

You hold a current Construction Industry White Card and a current unrestricted NSW Motor Vehicle driver’s licence.

A Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s Licence would be viewed favourably.

You must have a willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing or ticketing requirements as directed.

Experience in welding and metal fabrication will be highly desirable.

The wage range for this position is $1,519.40 to $1,755.20 per week plus superannuation and allowances dependant on qualifications & experience.

This role also includes 5 weeks annual leave and a 9-day fortnight.

• 5 weeks annual leave
• 9-day fortnight
• An iPad, Work Phone & Basic Toolbox are also supplied
• various allowances relevant to the position

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 14 October 2026

For any enquiries, please contact John Roberts at************@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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