Job Description

Upper Lachlan Shire Council – Crookwell NSW

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Full time, Permanent

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2d ago , from Upper Lachlan Shire Council

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- Permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
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- Fortnightly RDO
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- Location Crookwell
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- Hourly rate starts at $39.71 - $44.93 + superannuation (Grade 11 in accordance with Council's Salary System and the Local Government State Award)
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Are you a qualified automotive mechanic, with contemporary experience servicing, repairing and maintaining large plant and light vehicles available for immediate start?

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Upper Lachlan Shire Council offers an opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the local community while working in a supportive regional environment.

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About the role

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Reporting to the Coordinator Fleet and Workshop you will guide the day-to-day work of the Workshop team and support team members to undertake their work efficiently, effectively and safely.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a practical and organised leader who can combine strong technical knowledge with effective people management and a commitment to providing quality service to the organisation and our community.

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About us

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Upper Lachlan Shire Council is a team-oriented and innovative organisation in a township surrounded by beautiful bushland and open spaces, providing services to a diverse community. We have culture that thrives on its positive contributions in the local community.

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About you

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We are looking for someone who has demonstrated experience supervising or leading a workshop, fleet or mechanical maintenance team. You will have a strong knowledge of vehicle, plant and equipment maintenance and repair along with excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

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Responsibilities include but not limited to;

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- Lead and supervise the Workshop team,



ensuring organisational, management and legislative requirements are met.
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- Maintain and repair Council's fleet, including Rural Fire Service and Country Energy vehicles and plant, to manufacturer specifications.
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- Plan, allocate and monitor work, while identifying opportunities to improve workshop systems and processes.
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- Ensure the workshop, equipment and resources are clean, safe, well-maintained and used efficiently.
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- Deliver a high standard of customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Monitor individual and team performance and progress against work plans and objectives.
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- Assist with fleet procurement and budget planning and ensure responsible use of Council resources.
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Who are we looking for?

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- You obtain an Automotive Trade Certificate (Heavy or Light Vehicle Mechanic) or a related discipline with contemporary experience in a similar role; or substantial contemporary experience in a similar role, coupled with ongoing professional development to support contemporary knowledge.
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- Heavy and Light Vehicle RMS Authorised Inspection Officer.
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- Contemporary knowledge and demonstrated experience in servicing, repairing and maintaining fleet.
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- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in electronic fuel injection and electronic diagnosis of engines.
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- Demonstrated experience in welding and oxy-acetylene.
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- Possess basic computer skills.
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- Proven track record leading and supporting staff to achieve work targets and objectives effectively and efficiently.
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- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including influencing and negotiation; and research and information analysis to facilitate understanding and/or decision-making.
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- You've completed your Certificate of competency Forklift (LF).
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- You obtain a Current HR Licence and WHS General Construction Induction (White) card.
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📌 Workshop Supervisor (Crookwell)
🏢 Upper Lachlan Shire Council
📍 Crookwell