Senior Mechanic – Local Government (Remote Queensland)
A Remote Queensland Local Government is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanic to lead the delivery of maintenance and repair services across its fleet, plant and equipment.
The Opportunity
This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for supervising mechanics and ensuring all vehicles, heavy plant and equipment are maintained safely, efficiently and to operational standards. You will play a key role in keeping essential services running across the community while supporting and mentoring workshop staff.
The position requires someone comfortable working in a remote environment and contributing to both workshop operations and on‑site repairs when required.
What’s On Offer
- $120K – $125K base salary + superannuation
- 6 weeks annual leave
- 15 days personal leave
- 2 return flights per year
- Subsidised housing provided
- Work vehicle, tools and equipment supplied
- Full‑time Local Government leadership role
About the Role
You will oversee workshop operations and ensure the reliability of Council’s fleet and plant.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising mechanics and coordinating daily workshop operations
- Maintaining and repairing Council fleet, plant and equipment
- Conducting diagnostics, fault finding and breakdown repairs
- Ensuring all servicing and maintenance schedules are met
- Managing workshop safety, compliance and documentation
- Supporting procurement of parts and managing inventory
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to staff
- Conducting both workshop and field‑based repairs as required
About You
You are a highly skilled mechanic with leadership experience and the ability to operate effectively in remote conditions.
You will bring:
- Trade qualification in Automotive, Diesel or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
- Experience working in Local Government or remote communities
- Solid experience maintaining fleet, plant and equipment
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding capability
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Commitment to safety and compliance standards
- Current Driver’s Licence