AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY.AT THE START OF THE FUTURE.That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Mobile Mechanic.Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community.We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you'll be part of that impact every single day.We're at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond.It doesn't get much bigger than that.FIND PURPOSE AND IMPACT This dynamic and challenging position is responsible for all matters pertaining to the maintenance and repair of Council's diverse fleet of vehicles, plant, and equipment, encompassing both mechanical and electrical systems, in the Dubbo and Wellington workshop facilities as well as field service and breakdown responses.You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our municipal operations run smoothly.As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively.We currently have multiple vacancies for positions based in Wellington and Dubbo Workshops, with the opportunity to work out on location at Council's project based worksites.You'll make an impact by: Carrying out diagnosis and repairs of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems Working autonomously across various locations Effectively communicating with different levels of the organisation Fostering good teamwork and high staff morale within the team, including supervision of apprentices Ensuring high quality standards of workmanship WHAT YOU'LL BRING You are a driven and highly skilled individual who enjoys new challenges and embraces workplace diversity.You have demonstrated experience in successfully maintaining a variety of vehicles, plant and equipment.You possess sound communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with different levels of the organisation.Holding a HR Driving License would be highly regarded.To thrive in this role, you will need: Qualification and licence in Motor Mechanics, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics or Plant Mechanics Class C Drivers Licence Demonstrated trade experience in repairs and diagnosis for a variety of equipment and the subsequent work required Basic computer skills READY TO FIND MORE FROM WORK AND LIFE?Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.Attractive annual salary ranging from $68,986 to $80,175 is on offer.To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description speak to our Fleet Maintenance Coordinator on 02 6801 4940 to make an enquiry.This position requires a pre-employment health assessment.Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 24 June 2024 WHY DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL?At Dubbo Regional Council, you'll find a great combination.Here's what you can expect in your career with us: Find purpose and impact Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways.It'll always be that way.But right here, right now, we're at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.Find personal and professional growth You'll find so much variety here.We're doing diverse, high-impact work at scale.For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work.You don't have to sacrifice one for the other.Here, you'll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits: Find a better balance - enjoy a 38-hour work week with a nine-day fortnight, plus generous leave allowances.Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation.We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.HOW TO APPLY If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click apply now!Please fill out the questions in the application page below.On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and copies of applicable qualifications.Please note that once you start to complete your online application you cannot save it and return to it later.We would recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g.word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.A panel will assess all applications for suitability against the essential criteria for the position.Once completed, an interview, skills assessment or task and reference checks may be undertaken.All candidates will be notified of the outcome via the email address you supply as part of your application.Apply Now
