Blacktown City Council

Minor Plant Mechanic

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $22.6 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for an appropriately qualified person to assist in the maintenance, repair and servicing of the our fleet at the Rooty Hill Depot. 

Council has a rapidly expanding fleet of vehicles and plant. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Repair and service of our vehicles and small plants while working in a safe manner at all times and not to endanger fellow workers
• Maintenance of our vehicles and small plants in compliance with industry standards
• Comply with statutory authorities and be aware of the consequences of non-compliance.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• NSW Government Tradespersons Certificate - Motor Mechanic
• Suitable experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Current class C driver's licence
• Computer literate.

Desirable:

• Current class HR driver's licence
• Post trade qualifications and experience in this specialised trade including vehicle RMS Pink Slip Accreditation, fitting / turning and knowledge of pumps.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,316.09 per week
• An additional 21.8% in accordance with Council's Workshop Flexibility Agreement
• 76-hour working fortnight
• Rotating Shift Hours
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 21 March 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Daniel Ryan on 9839 6748

Internal ref:              BCC487