Mechanic

Frankston City Council Careers; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 67 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary sacrifice gym membership at Pen

Résumé du poste

Frankston City Council’s Fleet Services Department is seeking a Mechanic to maintain Council’s fleet and equipment. You will perform servicing and repairs to a range of plant and vehicles to keep them safe and roadworthy, while also maintaining workshop tools and recording service data for customer inquiries.

The role is permanent full-time, Band 4A, with a salary of AUD 74,536.73 per annum plus superannuation and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate in Heavy Stream Diesel Mechanics.
• Experience in the maintenance of plant and vehicles.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Experience in heavy stream diesel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience or qualification in welding.
• Medium/Heavy Rigid Truck/Forklift Licence not mandatory but would be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Carry out maintenance and repairs to Council's major and minor plant and vehicles to a safe and roadworthy condition in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and procedures for servicing.
• Regularly maintain tools and equipment used in the performance of tasks and organise repairs if damaged or faulty.
• Record and update information systems enabling Workshop Services to respond to customer enquiries.

Connaissances

Heavy diesel mechanics

Vehicle maintenance

Driver licence

Diesel hydraulic systems

Welding

HeavyRigidTruckForkliftLicence

Description du poste

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s Fleet Services Department is looking for a Mechanicwho will be responsible for the maintenance of Council’s fleet and equipment.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Carry out maintenance and repairs to Council's major and minor plant and vehicles to a safe and roadworthy condition in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and procedures for servicing;


• Regularly maintain tools and equipment used in the performance of tasks and organise repairs if damaged or faulty;


• Record and update information systems enabling Workshop Services to respond to customer enquiries.

This is a permanent full time position.

About you

As the successful candidate you will have:

• Trade Certificate in Heavy Stream Diesel Mechanics;


• Experience in the maintenance of plant and vehicles;


• Current Victorian Drivers Licence;


• Experience in heavy stream diesel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems;


• Experience or qualification in welding; and


• Medium/Heavy Rigid Truck/Forklift Licence not mandatory but would be advantageous.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)


• Access to professional and career development opportunities


• Purchased leave


• Paid Parental leave


• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave


• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)


• Employee assistance program


• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is aBand 4Acurrently remunerated at$74,536.73per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

The closing date for applications to this role is Tuesday, 1 December 2026 at 11:55pm.

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people.We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

Child Safety

Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children safe.

At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers. Please refer to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page as this will be referred to in an interview.

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.