Mechanic

Overview

Here at CBCity

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 29 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.

The role

Carry out daily maintenance and repairs on Council's fleet of heavy and light vehicles, plant, and equipment, ensuring all work meets WHS and industry mechanical standards.

Duties

• Perform high quality scheduled preventative and corrective maintenance to Council's vehicles, plant, and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations or adopted service schedules.
• Perform tasks within set time frames with a high standard of workmanship and in a timely and cost effective manner
• Provide parts lists for jobs to the Team Leader Workshop Operations.
• Completion of accurate job-sheets and collation of appropriate paperwork
• Ensuring & assisting in maintaining a clean work environment
• Adhere to all safe work practices and Workplace Health and Safety requirements
• Undertake other duties as required by Coordinator Workshop Operations, or other Supervisory staff.

For a full list of duties, the position description is available upon request.

You will have

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
• Class HR Drivers licence (or ability to attain within 6 months)
• Experience and knowledge in the corrective & preventive repair of Medium & Heavy Plant and Equipment
• Experience and knowledge of suspension systems, automatic and manual transmissions, diesel and petrol engines.
• Sufficient knowledge and experience of hydraulic and pneumatic operating systems and components to perform diagnostic work.
• Experience in working to manufacturers service and maintenance schedules.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $71,820 (Grade D, Step1) + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What's on offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Scheduled Day Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Marnie Mitchell (Manager Fleet) at marnie.mitchell@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Application process

You will need to submit your application via the Apply Now button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday, 29 September 2025.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.

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