Fleet Mechanic

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Fleet Mechanic - Workshop

Footscray, Australia

Reference: 6835352

- Permanent Full-Time

- Band 5 ($81,248 - $92,958) + 12% super + monthly ADO

- Operations Centre, West Footscray

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

Our Operations and Maintenance Department has an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Mechanic - Workshop to join the team. Reporting to the Senior Mechanic, this role will be responsible for maintaining, testing and repairing Council's Fleet, in accordance with user manuals and established polices / procedures, ensuring the safety and roadworthy state of all vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

- Detect and diagnose faults in the Fleets engines and parts;

- Repair and replace worn and defective parts and reassemble mechanical components, referring to service manuals as needed;

- Perform scheduled services to ensure Council vehicles are always maintained and are in a roadworthy and serviceable condition;

- Test and adjust mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance;

- Diagnose and test parts with the assistance of computers;

- Ensure all activities in the workshop are carried out in accordance with sound safety practices and in compliance with relevant legislation;

- Coordinate ordering of parts and consumables in line with Council's Procurement Policy;

- Manage day to day activities of the workshop including booking, prioritising and scheduling of all workshop activities;

- Undertake audits of plant and equipment, log books and service records;

- Work with the Fleet Team to ensure all maintenance schedules are programmed and completed on time.

About You

- Motor Mechanic / Plant Fitter qualified, Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade plus a post trade's certificate or equivalent.

- Several years of mechanic experience across all facets of fleet maintenance and repairs including experience with heavy diesel plant, particularly Council vehicles / machinery such as road sweepers, tractors, trucks, compact wheel loaders, various minor plant such as ride on lawn mowers, whippers and blowers .

- Demonstrated welding and fabrication skills; competent in Mig, Arc welding and oxy-acetylene cutting.

- Competent in electrical diagnostic fault finding.

- Demonstrated experience in the use of computers and software relevant to fleet maintenance activities would be an advantage. Good written and verbal communication skills to work effectively as a team member and to provide good internal and external customer service.

- Ability to identify problems, provide recommendations to solve issues and elevate if required.

- Physically and mentally fit to undertake duties as outlined in this position description. The position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment medical check

- Current Victorian drivers licence (Heavy Rigid), forklift licence (LF) and other plant licences would be considered an advantage.

- No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

We are looking for a customer-focussed self-starter with good written and verbal communication skills who can work effectively as part of a team. Your ability to identify problems, provide recommendations to resolve issues and your experience working in a similar role will be well regarded. Demonstrated experience in the use of computers and software relevant to fleet maintenance activities would also be considered an advantage.

To apply, please submit your Resume and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability and relevant experience for this role.

Enquiries: Should you have questions regarding this position, please contact Nathan Werner, Senior Mechanic on 0481 462 761.

Closing Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 10pm.

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.

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