Mechanical Tradesperson

**What's the role?**

• You will perform both preventative and breakdown maintenance on high speed machinery, including printing presses, publishing machines, strappers, conveyors etc.

• You will conduct your work in a safe and efficient manner to meet production requirements across a variety of shifts in a newspaper manufacturing environment.

• You will be required to work a rotating shift pattern, with only 14 shifts per month, with a 50 / 50 day, night split. The pattern offers great work life balance to enjoy the sunshine coast lifestyle.

• You will work as part of a team made up of mechanical and electrical team members covering all 7 days / nights of the week.

**Who are you?**

_Essential Requirements:_

• Trade Certificate in Fitting & Turning

• A strong safety focus as well as a strong focus on quality of work

• Flexibility to work shift work as required.

• Diagnostic & problem solving skills

• Experience in Manufacturing process Work would be Advantageous

• Computer skills

_Desirable requirements:_

• Well-developed communication skills

• Cert 4 in Hydraulics or Pneumatics an advantage

• Restricted Electrical ticket an advantage

• Good time management skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise workload

• Experience with computer based maintenance systems.

• Experience in using safety management systems.

• Forklift License advantageous

**News Benefits**

News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:

• **Exclusively ours** – Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

• **Health & wellbeing** – Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)

• **Time off** – News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

• **Helping you grow** – Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion – focused education series) and recognition

• **Financial wellbeing** – Support on making the most of your money

• **Perks & discounts** – Exclusive offers across a range of products and services

• **Giving back** – Make a difference to our communities.

• **Workplace Inclusion and facilities** – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms

**Who are we?**

We are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

News Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live. We have an amazing opportunity to reinvent our industry and redefine the future of media in Australia. We are passionate about what we do and are proud of our heritage of world-class journalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our environment is supportive and friendly, we encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking. If you thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment, come and join us on this incredible journey.

**What's next?**

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit

**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion** _We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know._

**_If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit_** **_under the DEI section._**

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We are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.