Mechanic/Diesel Fitter

Toowoomba Regional Council; Charlton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent fulltime

Overtime available

Rostered Day Off monthly

17.5% annual leave loading

12.65% superannuation

Tool allowance

Job summary

The Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a permanent fulltime Mechanic/Diesel Fitter to join the Charlton Depot fleet workshop. You will maintain heavy and light vehicles, plant and equipment, ensuring safety, cost efficiency and continuous operations across our workshop network.

Successful applicants will hold the required trade qualifications, be committed to safety and quality service, and benefit from a supportive team, training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum CertificateIII in Motor Mechanic/Diesel Fitter or equivalent from a recognised Tertiary Institution.
• WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Council’s Fleet in a safe, cost effective and operational manner.
• Carry out maintenance of heavy and light vehicles, plant and equipment ensuring safety and environmental standards.
• Support workshop operations and ensure compliance with WHS and workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Motor Mechanic

Diesel Fitter

Education

Certificate III in Motor Mechanic/Diesel Fitter

Job description

JOINANORGANISATION WITH ADIVERSERANGE OFOPPORTUNITIESTO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

2213 | Fleet & Logistics | Charlton Depot

About us

The FleetWorkshop is a modern workshop facility that services and maintains Council assets ranging from small plant through to largeearthmoving machinery.

The FleetMaintenance team ensure that our internal customers and externalstakeholders receive excellent customer service to ensure Councilassets maintain their operational requirements with limitedinterruption to the service they provide.

The FleetMaintenance Management section oversees the servicing and repair ofall fleet assets in workshops located at Principal Depot,Pittsworth and Crows Nest as well as mobile service and repairunits working from these workshops. Maintenance Managementalso coordinate and deliver metal fabrication services across theregion.

About therole

TheMechanic/Diesel Fitter is responsible for maintaining Council’sFleet in a safe, cost effective and operational manner.

Theposition will carry out maintenance of heavy and light vehicles,plant and equipment ensuring compliance with safety standards andregulations and that workshop operations meet Workplace Health andSafety and environmental management principles.

What we offer

• Permanent fulltime position based at Charlton.
• The base wage for this role ranges from $2,702.96 to $2,973.22gross per fortnight.
• Withan additional $6.00 per hour Critical WorkerTrade allowance, earn up to $3,429.22 gross perfortnight or $45.12 per hour (dependent on individualapplicant qualifications and training).
• Plus17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65%superannuation.
• $25.00per week tool allowance.
• Overtimeavailable.
• Enjoya Rostered Day off each month.
• Training anddevelopment opportunities to help upskill.
• Accessto the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a widerange of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with onesingle membership.
• Employee AssistanceProgram - free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal orwork-related counselling services for employees and theirfamilies.
• Arange of progressive health and wellbeing services.
• Workin a safety-conscious organisation - home safe everyday!

About you

Hold themandatory qualifications, training and/or experience, specific tothe role:

• Minimum CertificateIII in Motor Mechanic/Diesel Fitter or equivalent from arecognised Tertiary Institution.
• WHSCompetency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safelyin the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingnessto obtain prior to commencement.

For fulldetails of this position and what it takes to be successful, ensureyou have downloaded a copy of the Position Description .

Closingdate

Theclosing date for applications is at 11.59pm, Monday 2 November2026.

TheToowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Ourlong and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba intoAustralia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townshipsin the council area and acting as a service centre for South WestQld and North West NSW. Growthhasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities inAustralia.

ToowoombaRegional Council services a regional population of 178,500 andemploys a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated andpassionate about delivering excellent customer service to thecommunity, residents and visitors throughout the region. Werecognise that our success depends upon attracting and retainingskilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interestingchallenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does notaccept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this orany other vacancy. No response will beprovided.