Senior Mechanic

As the Senior Mechanic, you will be tasked with carrying out maintenance and repairs on a range of Shire plant and equipment.  Work shall be completed in accordance with manufacturer specifications.  You will be responsible for ensuring work requests are completed accurately and in a timely manner. You will also ensure that the work area is maintained in a safe and clean manner, according to Local Government's occupational safety and health policies and procedures.

Key role outcomes:

• Demonstrate successful application through the application of the Shire's core values by promoting a work culture of sustainability, quality improvement, efficiency, and excellent customer service that corresponds to our Code of Conduct and Customer Service Charter.
• A commitment to a safe work environment and WHS legislation, policy, and processes.
• Ensure compliance with the Local Government Act (WA) 1995 and any relevant legislation.
• Carry out high standard repairs and maintenance to the Shire of Carnarvon vehicle, plant and equipment fleet and other fixed Shire of Carnarvon plant and equipment where required.
• Assist with the review, improvement, and delivery of the Shire fleet maintenance program.
• Ensure the workshop is clean, safe, and operational with all tools and resources stored securely.
• Safely operate heavy plant including rollers, trucks, water carts and loaders as well as light machinery, light trucks, tractors, mowers, hand tools and other tools and equipment as required.
• Advise, order, and purchase relevant resources such as parts and lubricants within budget for authorisation and processing.
• Work alongside Principal Mechanic in providing training and mentorship for Apprentice Mechanic and trainees.
• Provide input to and participate in the process for procurement of new fleet and plant.
• Other duties in Relation to set of skills, and experience, as required.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience with fault diagnosis, repair, servicing, parts ordering and maintenance of vehicles, fixed and mobile plant and earth moving equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow safety requirements in the use of machinery and personal safety and to ensure workshop operations meet Work Health & Safety requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Effective time management and organisation skills.
• Experience in maintaining accurate service and maintenance records..
• Ability to work effectively and productively within a team or independently.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience with Local Government

Licenses, Registrations, Memberships or Qualifications required of the role:

• HR Class Drivers Licence (Western Australia)
• Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology or Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
• Motor Vehicle Repairer Certificate.

Pre-employment screening required for this role:

• National Police Clearance - Less than 6 months old
• Pre-employment Medical Screening
• Alcohol and Other Drug screening
• Audiometric Test

Remuneration and Benefits:

The successful applicant will join the Infrastructure Services with a starting salary from $117,522.46per annum, plus allowances (if eligible) and superannuation.

Other cash benefits include but not limited to:

• $1,201.11 p/a District Allowance*
• $4,592.48 p/a Housing Allowance*
• $1,977.54 p/a Annual Leave Loading 17.5%
• $14,797.93 p/a Superannuation (Statutory)
• $2,466.32 p/a Superannuation additional 2% (Optional, subject to employee salary sacrifice)*
• $3,500.00 Retention bonus upon completion of 3 years of service*
• $440.00 p/a Annual Leave Travel Assistance

Leave entitlements*

• 5 weeks Annual leave
• 2 Local Government Public Holidays
• 10 days of paid Personal Leave
• 10 days of paid Pandemic Leave
• 38 hours of paid Volunteer Emergency Services Leave

Additional Allowances and Subsidies as per Attraction and Retention Policy*

• Salary Sacrificing for a range of benefits
• Local Club Membership Subsidies
• Gym Membership Subsidy
• Annual Pass for Aquatic Centre

For futher information about the role please telephone People & Culture Services on or email