Early Morning or Afternoon Shift | 9-Day Fortnight | Excellent Allowances

Looking for a role that offers great pay, work-life balance and the chance to work on a modern fleet?

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join our Fleet & Logistics team. You'll work on a diverse range of fleet assets including waste collection vehicles, road sweepers, trucks and plant equipment that help keep our community moving.

Whether you're looking to finish work by early afternoon or enjoy free mornings before starting, we have a shift to suit your lifestyle.

Choose the Role That Suits You

Early Morning Shift | 4:30am - 1:00pm

- Market Allowance of $16,913 gross per annum
- Finish work from 1:00pm each day
- 9-day fortnight

Afternoon Shift | 1:00pm - 10:30pm

- Market Allowance of $19,477.92 gross per annum
- Enjoy your mornings before work
- 9-day fortnight

What's in it for You?

- Salary from $72,577 - $76,813 gross p.a + shift & market allowances + 12% superannuation
- Additional 20% shift allowances apply before 6am and after 6pm.
- Council commitment to an 8% pay increase over the next two years
- 9 day fortnight , 4 weeks annual leave (plus leave loading)
- Career progression opportunities across Council
- Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program and annual flu vaccinations
- Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing
- Hours of work: Temporary Full Time.



Positions are expected to be available up to 12 months.

Join our Team and Grow with Us! If you're looking for a rewarding mechanical role with excellent benefits, a supportive team, and the chance to make a real impact in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Monday 31st August 2026.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks. Reach out to David Newell-Courtney, Coordinator Fleet, [email protected] for any job specific enquiries.

Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, [email protected] can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

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