Mechanic

Narooma; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered day off - 9 day fortnight

Competitive wages and conditions

Employee Assistance & Health programs

Training & development opportunities

Job security in a values-driven team

Meaningful work for regional liveabil

Job summary

Narooma is seeking a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to service a fleet of plant and equipment supporting community projects. You will perform maintenance, repairs and safety checks to keep operations running smoothly within a region-focused team.

The role offers a 9-day fortnight roster, training opportunities and a supportive workplace culture committed to community outcomes. A Trades Allowance and superannuation are provided.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience servicing and repairing fleet/plant in workshop or field service.
• Strong commitment to WHS and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Safely undertake a range of duties to maintain and repair plant items, vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct safety checks, perform basic maintenance and maintain records and reports.

Skills

Fleet/plant maintenance

WHS compliance

Class C licence

MR/HR licence desirable

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or equivalent)

Job description

About Us

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

Shape your future. Serve your Community. Belong to something bigger.

About this Position:

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to work with our fleet team. You will provide maintenance and servicing a variety of plant and equipment and keep our services and projects to the community running.

We are looking for someone with a great attitude that enjoys working on a variety of plant and equipment that wants to contribute to the success of our community.

What We can offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight).
• Attractive wages and conditions.
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport member options.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture.
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.

What we trust you to deliver:

• Safely undertake a range of duties to maintain and repair plant items, vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct safety checks, complete basic maintenance and maintain records and reports to ensure the safe use of plant items
• Solve routine problems, refer to standard guidelines and manuals and collaborate with supervisors and managers to resolve complex problems to minimise risk and ensure work goals are achieved.
• Demonstrate positive behaviours to deliver great outcomes for our customer, our people and the wider community.

What you will need to be successful:

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or equivalent relevant trade).
• Demonstrated experience servicing and repairing fleet/plant in a workshop or field service environment.
• Strong commitment to WHS and safe work practices in a high-risk mechanical workshop setting.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Class MR/HR Driver Licence is desirable.

Full position description:

Term Contract Full Time: 76 hours across a 9-day fortnight

Salary: A salary range from $1,353.60 to $1,556.64 per week plus Trades Allowance of $210.00 per week, and superannuation.

Closing date: Sunday, 29 November 2026 at 11:00PM. However, applications may be assessed as they are received.

Considering relocating for this opportunity?

Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas to find out more.

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening:

Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that will include health assessments (such as functional fitness, audio, hep A and B, drug testing), validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.