Senior Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

The role and you

Are you an experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanic looking for your next challenge? Join MidCoast Council's Public Spaces department and play a key role in keeping our extensive fleet and plant operating smoothly.

MidCoast Council manages over 3,000 hectares of parks and open spaces, 26 sporting complexes, 84 playgrounds, 32 cemeteries, and 560 Council buildings—all of which rely on our skilled Trades team to ensure our fleet and plant are in top condition.

As a Senior Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, you'll be part of a professional team responsible for the maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, and inspections of our diverse fleet, including light and heavy vehicles, plant equipment, and RFS machinery. This role also involves minor welding, hydraulic repairs, and roadworthy inspections.

You’ll be supporting the Team Leader Mechanical Services - South, with opportunities for ongoing training and career development in a role that directly contributes to the local community.

Please note that to be a successful candidate for this role you’ll be required to complete a pre-employment medical check to ensure you can complete the essential requirements of the role. 

What you'll bring

• Trade Qualifications in heavy vehicle/plant mechanics 
• Motor Vehicle Inspectors Certificate 
• Class MR Drivers License (minimum) 
• Extensive experience in vehicle and large plant maintenance (including RFS plant and equipment)
• Previous experience in purchasing and procurement
• Previous experience in staff supervision
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work schedules 

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

The package: Commencing salary package circa $69,108 - $82,940 p.a. plus superannuation

Tenure: Permanent Full-Time: 38 hours a week 

Location: The successful applicant will be required to work at MidCoast Councils Tuncurry Workshop located on Greygum Road, Tuncurry. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Michael Cross, Manager Trades who is the hiring manager for this role. Michael can be reached on (02) 7955 7748 or [email protected].

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Loretta Anderson who is the HR representative for this role. Loretta can be reached on (02) 7955 7316 or at [email protected].

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• We will be in touch via email.

Closing date: Sunday 9 March 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.