- Permanent / Full Time
- Salary: $79,354 - $89,196 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
- Plus, Additional L1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance $1,055.08 gross p.a
- 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a 9-day fortnight
- Located at the Bomaderry Works Depot
- Applications close Thursday, 29 November 2026 (at midnight)

About the RoleReporting to the Team Supervisor - Northern Mechanics, this role is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining Council's fleet of vehicles, plant and equipment. Working both in the workshop and in the field, you will apply your technical expertise to keep essential Council assets operating safely, efficiently and reliably across the Shoalhaven. This includes:

- Diagnose, repair and maintain Council's fleet of vehicles, plant and equipment.
- Undertake fault finding and repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and air conditioning systems.
- Carry out workshop and field service work across a range of Council assets and operational sites.
- Perform welding, fabrication and modification work to support fleet and plant operations.
- Source parts, maintain records and ensure compliance with safety, quality and legislative requirements.
- Support, mentor and train apprentices while providing technical advice and guidance.

Please refer to the under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required. About You To be successful in the position, you will have:

- Dual trade certificate or trade certificate plus post trade qualifications in related field or equivalent experience
- Class C Driver's Licence
- Current NSW RMS Inspection/Proprietor/Nominee Authorisation
- MVRIA Licence
- Current NSW WorkCover Construction Induction Certificate (Whitecard)
- Proof of right to work in Australia

We're looking for a trade-qualified and safety-focused Heavy Vehicle Mechanic with strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across vehicles, plant and equipment.



You will be a reliable team player who can work independently, communicate effectively, support apprentices and take pride in delivering high-quality work in a diverse and fast-paced environment. How to ApplyTo submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. Describe a complex mechanical fault you have diagnosed and repaired. What was the issue, and how did you identify and resolve it?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks. For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application,



please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on [02 4429 3253](tel:02 4429 3253) or [02 4429 3203](tel:02 4429 3203).

Applications Close: Thursday, 29 November 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Craig Ganderton (Team Supervisor - Northern Mechanics) - [02 4429 3813](tel:02 4429 3813)

Why Work with Us The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do.

With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff career development.

Benefits include

- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
- NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments.

As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.

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