Griffith is one of the most vibrant regional economies in Australia with a large export sector and mature and developing enterprises in value-added food & wine production, retail, residential and industrial development, tourism and agriculture. The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle that has a young & diverse multi-cultural population with authentic cafes and the region’s renowned wine producers. Griffith City Council is proactive and energetic and passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our growing population.

Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic motivated individuals for the following key position.

MECHANIC – (Permanent)

The purpose of the Mechanic is to provide mechanical skills for the efficient maintenance and repair of Council plant, vehicles, equipment, pumps and motors both in the workshop and infield situations.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will need to be a qualified mechanic with a Motor Mechanic licence and have experience working on diesel engines and hold a current Australian driver licence.

Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications with your application.

Hours of work: 38 hours per week.

Salary and conditions: Commencement annual salary range from $71,077.76 to $78,186.68 (Grade 11).  Rostered day off once a fortnight, plus superannuation.

Griffith City Council offers;

• Location & Lifestyle
• 4 weeks annual leave
• 3 weeks sick leave each year
• 5 weeks Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Career Development opportunities
• Employee Health & Assistance programs
• Access to the fitness passport program
• Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience

Special conditions: Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Applications close: Monday, 20 May 2024

For any questions about the role please contact Steve Croxon on 1300 176 077.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.