Mechanic

1x Permanent Full Time -36 hours, four days per week

Salary: Competitive Salary + 11.5% Super

Location: Liverpool City Council Depot

Closing Date: 22 April 2025

ABOUT US

Here at Liverpool, we are on a mission to become Sydney’s third CBD. With the construction of the Western Sydney Airport and the development of Liverpool`s City Centre as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, we are one of the fastest-growing regions in Sydney. Liverpool City Council is guiding this rapid transformation and is seeking you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of Mechanic is responsible for efficiently carrying out mechanical work involved in servicing and maintaining the Council’s fleet, plant, and equipment in a cost-effective and timely manner. The role is instrumental in the delivery of high-quality mechanical services on Council assets to ensure our assets continue to deliver the required levels of service delivery for our growing community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mechanical repairs and servicing across Councils diverse fleet mix.
• The diagnosis of faults, including the identification of parts and requirements to rectify.
• Providing mechanical services ‘in the field’ as a mobile mechanic.
• Conducting work in a clean, safe, and tidy operational manner; and
• Completing relevant documentation pertaining to all work conducted.
• Any other mechanical duties as could be reasonably expected within a Council Mechanical Workshop and through mobile van support.
• Undertake other duties as required

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will have:

• MVTC license and relevant trade certificates.
• Current HR Driver’s License (or written commitment to obtain within 6 months).
• Forklift License (or written commitment to obtain within 6 months).
• Evidence of having provided high-quality mechanical services in an operational environment.
• Experience in working remotely or without supervision.
• Experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing trucks, light fleet vehicles, heavy plant, and machinery.
• Experience in diagnosing mechanical faults as well as identifying parts and resources required to carry out repairs.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range above.
• 36-hour working week, across 4-day week.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership.

At LCC we know that our people are our most valuable investment.  They are the creative drive behind Councils major projects, their skills and knowledge contribute to council short- and long-term objectives. 

If you’re looking to join a team that will drive excellence and where your skills and attitude will play a critical role, we want to hear from you. For further information about the position, please contact Paul Sharkey - Plant, Fleet and Mechanical Service Coordinator, on 02 8711 7015.

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Click here for a copy of the position description 

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia