Motor Mechanic

Council Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Pre-employment health declaration

Medical assessment

Job summary

City of Sydney invites applications for a role in the Fleet Services workshop, responsible for quality repairs and maintenance of the City’s fleet of motor vehicles and plant.

To be considered you must hold a NSW Fair Trading Motor Vehicle Repairer's Licence (Motor Mechanic) and a Class C driver’s licence, with willingness to upgrade on request. The role offers a 9-day fortnight option and pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Current Motor Vehicle Repairer's Licence (Motor Mechanic) issued by NSW Fair Trading.
• Current Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence (Class C) with willingness to upgrade on request.
• Ability to obtain any further qualifications or licences needed for workshop tasks.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain the City’s fleet of motor vehicles and plant to high quality standards.
• Work in the Fleet Services workshop ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Education

Motor Vehicle Repairer's Licence (Motor Mechanic)

Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence (Class C)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity available for an energetic, customer-focused individual who takes pride in their work to join our Fleet Services team.

Working in the Fleet Services workshop, you will be responsible for quality repairs and maintenance of the City’s fleet of motor vehicles and plant.

We're looking for someone with:

• a current Motor Vehicle Repairer's Licence (Motor Mechanic) issued by NSW Fair Trading
• a current Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence (minimum Class C)and be willing to upgrade on request
• ability to obtain any relevant qualifications or licences required to undertake all workshop tasks.

This role has the option of a rostered day off every two weeks, known as a 9-day fortnight.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a medical assessment.

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About the role

We have an exciting opportunity available for an energetic, customer-focused individual who takes pride in their work to join our Fleet Services team.

Working in the Fleet Services workshop, you will be responsible for quality repairs and maintenance of the City’s fleet of motor vehicles and plant.

We're looking for someone with:

• a current Motor Vehicle Repairer's Licence (Motor Mechanic) issued by NSW Fair Trading
• a current Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence (minimum Class C)and be willing to upgrade on request
• ability to obtain any relevant qualifications or licences required to undertake all workshop tasks.

This role has the option of a rostered day off every two weeks, known as a 9-day fortnight.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a medical assessment.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Monday 16 November 2026.

For more information, contact Aldo Catterini, Fleet & Depot Operations Manager on 02 9265 9***.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at ***********@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auor 02 9265 9***.

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose‑led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

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