Gilgandra Shire Council

Plant Mechanic

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Plant Mechanic to join the Infrastructure team!

• Permanent full time - 38 hours per week
• Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year!
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary range $1207.02 - $1448.40 per week

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful applicant will efficiently and effectively maintain Council's plant and assist with plant operation and truck driving duties as required.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Please click HERE to view the full Position Description.

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:

• Mechanical Trade certificate 
• Current C Drivers Licence 
• Extensive experience in repairing heavy vehicles and plant 
• Braising, welding and oxy acetylene cutting skills
• SafeWork WHS General Construction Induction (White Card)

BENEFITS

• Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year!
• Weekly pay cycle
• 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to take at full pay, half pay, or double pay
• Long Service after 5 years employment with a NSW Council
• PPE provided
• Ongoing learning and development
• 15 days sick leave
• Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community!

Applications for this position close at 9.00am, Monday 3 March 2025.

ENQUIRIES

Director Infrastrucure, Mr Daryl Colwell, or the People & Culture team on 02 6817 8800

HOW TO APPLY

Before you apply for this position, please read the Position Description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess. 

All correspondence will be via the email you have provided in your application.

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.

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