Senior Mechanic

Overview

Senior Mechanic – Alice Springs, NT, Australia

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernize the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity, Amentum is committed to operational excellence and successful execution. This is a full-time role based in Alice Springs, NT, Australia.

It is a condition of employment that candidates are Australian or US citizens to obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role.

The Role

The Vehicle Mechanic Team Leader performs skilled mechanic work on light, heavy, or specialty vehicles (e.g., trucks, earthmoving or passenger vehicles) and leads workshop operations and trade staff. You will work hands-on fixing, diagnosing, overhauling and maintaining vehicles while supervising and mentoring a small team of mechanics. You will help keep downtime low, ensure quality outputs, and maintain a safe and customer-focused workshop. This is a Monday-Friday position that collaborates with Maintenance Superintendents to sustain best-practice standards and enable reliable, 24/7/365 facility operational support.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and service vehicle systems (engine, transmission, brakes, HVAC, hydraulics, electrical, suspension).
• Perform planned preventative maintenance, inspections, overhauls, troubleshooting and field repairs.
• Ensure quality workmanship using diagnostic tools and maintain compliance with manufacturer standards and internal procedures.
• Lead, coach and mentor the trade team, including performance monitoring and upskilling.
• Oversee daily workshop flow, balance reactive and scheduled work, workload planning and workshop management.
• Liaise with site teams to ensure materials are available for tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of labour hours, work orders, maintenance logs and vehicle history per OEM recommendations and internal processes.
• Communicate with peers to ensure best-practice standardization and continuous improvement.
• Deliver training to develop and maintain staff competence.
• Review trend data and implement modifications to maintenance plans and procedures as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following EHS/WHS policies and procedures.
• Other reasonable duties as required by the direct line manager or delegate.

QualificationsMinimum Essential

• Certificate III in a Facilities Trades

Desirable

• Trade Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Certificate IV in Project Management/PMP

Competencies

• Completion of all relevant and directed system and role-based training requirements
• Proficiency in applying best practice operations, technical and management principles
• Strong understanding of WHS/EHS policies and procedures
• Strong understanding of facilities O&M requirements
• Strong understanding of equipment maintenance requirements (preventive, predictive, corrective)
• Problem solving, decision making and analytical skills

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in vehicle maintenance
• Demonstrated experience with site facilities systems, infrastructure and equipment
• Demonstrated experience providing leadership to trade personnel

Licences & Training

• Drivers Licence
• Desirable: White Card, Confined Space, Working at Heights, Forklift License, Elevated Work Platform, First Aid

Work Environment & Compliance

• Medical fitness to perform physical tasks and operate equipment as required
• Adherence to Quality Program and customer contracts
• Participation in pre-employment checks and EHS requirements

Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including referee checks, criminal history checks, a pre-employment medical assessment and drug test. Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

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