Workshop Mechanic (Kingaroy)

South Burnett Regional Council; Kingaroy; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Burnett Regional Council is seeking a mechanic for a full-time role to maintain and repair the Council's fleet. The position requires substantial experience with heavy earthmoving plant and machinery, and offers a supportive work environment with attractive benefits including a 9-day fortnight roster and up to 12% employer superannuation contribution.

Benefits

Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)

Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution

Salary Packaging Benefits

Corporate Memberships

Health and Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of a current MR driver’s licence.
• HR drivers licence and/or Forklift ticket (Desirable).
• Understanding chain of responsibilities with knowledge of NHVR (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and repair of Council's fleet.
• Perform maintenance tasks on heavy plant, trucks, and light vehicles.
• Implement and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

Inspection and servicing

Education

Relevant Mechanical Trade Certificate

General Safety Induction for Construction Worker (White Card)

Job description

Applications closing on 18 July 2025, 04:00 PM

• Reference number 2359
• Job Type Full Time
• Package $68K - $71K per annum + Allowances + Super

Permanent Full Time $68K - $71K per annum + Allowances + Super

Council is seeking mechanics to assist in the day to day activities involved in the maintenance and repair of Council’s fleet within Council’s Workshop. This position will perform maintenance tasks including inspection and servicing of heavy plant and equipment, trucks and light vehicles, fault diagnosis and rectification of faults on site. The successful applicant will have substantial relevant experience in undertaking repairs, maintenance and working with heavy earthmoving plant and machinery and the ability to implement and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for all fixed and mobile plant.* At times this position will be required to assist at other workshop locations within Council, for leave cover and/or workloads.

MANDATORY:

• Min imum requirement of a current MR driver’s licence
• Relevant Mechanical Trade Certificate
• General Safety Induction for Construction Worker (White Card)
• HR drivers licence and/or Forklift ticket (Desirable)
• Understanding chain of responsibilities with knowledge of NHVR(Desirable)

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
• Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to Salary Packaging Benefits, Corporate Memberships and Health and Wellbeing programs

Your application must include:

• A cover letter including statements addressing the key selection criteria (these and tips to complete are available on our website)
• Current resume
• Copies of your tickets, licenses and qualifications that are listed on the position description.

Further information can be obtained by visiting a Customer Service Centre or by contacting People & Culture on 07 4189 9100

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4:00PM FRIDAY, 18 JULY 2025