About the team

Our Fleet Maintenance team are a dedicated group of trade-qualified technicians who take pride in keeping the City's fleet of vehicles and plants running smoothly. With a strong focus on quality and efficiency, our team plays a vital role in ensuring our City's operations stay on track.

About your new role

As a Fleet Mechanic, you'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise in maintaining and repairing a diverse range of Small Plant Equipment, plant machinery and other essential equipment. This is a hands-on role where your skills and knowledge gained through a Fleet Mechanical Technology or related trade will be put to the test.

For more information about the responsibilities of this role, please view attached position brief. To access this document, click the paperclip icon in the top right corners of this screen.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about their trade and have the following skills and qualifications:

Certificate III in Small Engines (or an equivalent trade qualification)

Experience with a variety of Small Plant Equipment (highly advantageous)

Experience using Computerise Maintenance Management Systems such as SAP and Ipad's

A self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

A responsible attitude towards timekeeping, work organisation and quality control

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

No loss of pay during weather events

Uniform and PPE provided

Overtime may be available

A stable work environment with supportive and friendly colleagues

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) via the City's ER21 recruitment portal outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.