$109,092.10 p.a. total salary package ($97,840.45 + 11.5% super)*

Permanent full time

9 day fortnight

Work in a modern workshop

*load conditions apply

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers. We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025—a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

Be part of an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for creating diverse, accessible, and welcoming workspaces.

Professional growth support with our structured professional development and study assistance programs

Enhance your health and wellbeing with complimentary membership to our LeisureFit centres^, Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.

An active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends.

2 additional days of annual leave PLUS generous purchased annual leave options - take up to 10 weeks^ off per year.

Superannuation package with a co-contribution of up to 16%^

On site gym at both the Civic and Operations Centre with end of trip facilities

^conditions apply

About the Opportunity

As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliable operation of our fleet and equipment. You will work in a safe and modern workshop with great facilities. Your role will support the Workshop Supervisor and contribute to the smooth functioning of our fleet services through hands-on maintenance and proactive service delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

Maximising the availability of vehicles and equipment through efficient, on-time, and cost-effective maintenance and repair.

Performing mechanical maintenance on a wide range of fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, and plant machinery, including diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems.

Delivering courteous and efficient service to internal and external customers, using initiative to respond to requests and resolve issues.

What are we looking for?

To succeed in this role, you'll bring a combination of experience, qualifications and a commitment to safety. You’ll have substantial experience in maintaining heavy plant and equipment—including trucks, compactors and tractors and you have a thorough understanding of Occupational Safety and Health standards. With strong communication, organisational and time management skills, you work well both independently and as part of a team.

Essential requirements:

Mechanical Trade Certificate.

Current 'HR' Class Driver’s Licence.

Proficiency in maintaining light plant equipment.

Experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining hydraulic systems.

Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you to apply as soon as possible by 2 June 2025. The City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Please provide:

A comprehensive resume that outlines your skills, experience and achievements demonstrating fulfilment of essential criteria (as stated in the Position Description - attached)

A cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the Essential Requirements

For further queries regarding the position, contact: Paul Wylde, Fleet Coordinator on 08 9364 0706 or 0412 042 695.

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.