City of Kwinana

Mechanic

Mechanic

Permanent | Full-time | 76 Hours Per Fortnight

Nine Day Fortnight | Premium Recquatic Membership | 12.5% Superannuation

This position is classified as a PACS Band 6 ($83,004 – $88,996 p.a) under the City of Kwinana’s structured remuneration system.

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What’s on Offer

A fantastic opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Mechanic to join the Operations team at the City of Kwinana. Reporting to the Senior Mechanic, you will be responsible for providing high quality maintenance and repairs to the City’s fleet as well as plant and equipment in accordance with manufacture specifications and industry standards. You will ensure that all servicing, maintenance and repairs are carried out safely, on time, efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.

This position will also liaise with external contractors and suppliers and will assist with the procurement of workshop consumables and spare parts.

What You’ll Need
To be successful in this role you will need:

• Possession of a mechanical trade qualification in (Heavy Duty) or motor mechanics.
• Possession of current HR drivers’ licence, Safety Awareness Training - White Card, Provide First Aid.
• Demonstrated experience and sound knowledge in mechanical maintenance and repairs across a range of equipment i.e. road plant, mowers, minor plant
• Sound understanding of Work Health and Safety principles relevant to mechanical maintenance and the workshop environment.
• Ability to provide the highest quality of customer service.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work well as part of a team.
• Sound numeracy and literacy skills with basic computer skills.
• Sound level of organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines and achieve defined outcomes.
• (Desirable) Basic welding skills and experience in gas, arc and cutting.
• (Desirable) Previous experience working at a local government in a workshop environment. 

What’s In It For You?
At the City of Kwinana you will enjoy a true work-life balance, with access to flexible working arrangements and a fantastic workplace culture borne from a collaborative team environment.

Other perks include, but are not limited to…

• A fantastic workplace, recently ranked alongside the top 10% of the most constructive local governments in Australia and New Zealand for workplace culture!
• Competitive salary plus 12.5% superannuation.
• A robust employee wellness program with initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental wellbeing.
• A generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for employees.
• The opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
• Career development, training opportunities and study support.
• Premium Kwinana Recquatic Centre membership.

Want To Know More?
For more information relating to the position, please contact David Boccuzzi, Manager City Operations on 9236 4359 or 0411 078 276.

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a statement addressing the above criteria giving specific examples in no more than two (2) pages, along with your cover letter and resume.

What Are You Waiting For?
If you suspect this role might just be the one you’ve been searching for - don’t delay.
Apply now!

We look forward to hearing from you.

Apply online: www.kwinana.wa.gov.au

Applications close: 5.00 PM, Wednesday, 26 February 2025. 

The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date and will not accept or consider late applications.

The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer-centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City’s current Enterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.

Please note: As part of the City’s recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test.