Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Permanent Full Time

Monday – Friday Rosters - 76 hours per fortnight, 9-day fortnight

$44.32 - $48.26 p/hr + Overtime (LGIA Stream C C10A&R – C7A&R $83,393 to $92,976 per year depending on qualifications and experience, inclusive of Site Allowance, Tool Allowance and 10% A&R incentive payment*)

$3,000 attraction payment upon successful completion of probationary period

$500 retention payment every 6 months from successful completion of probationary period

Locations – Gracemere & Rockhampton

Your new role

Are you chasing a change which will see you home every night? Do you long for more diversity in your daily tasks? Do you want to give back to your local community?

Council is currently recruiting for qualified Mechanics to undertake repairs, servicing and maintenance on a wide range of Council plant, including earthmoving equipment, road trucks, landscape maintenance plant, and light vehicles.

Council provides great career development & training possibilities, great work/life balance, and modern well equipped, safe workshop facilities.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

Trade qualification as a Motor Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic and equivalent demonstrated experience.

Experience working on light and heavy vehicles and civil construction plant - fault finding, repairing, testing, modifications, and maintenance.

Safety First Attitude

Ability to work together with others to achieve common goals both within immediate team and teams across Council.

Ability to adapt to changing work environments, technology, work priorities and organisational needs.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

Supportive Work/Life Balance

A large employer with a strong values driven culture

A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Mental health & wellbeing support programs

Corporate membership discounts

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options

17.5% annual leave loading

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Uniforms and safety footwear provided

*Retention incentives for qualifying positions (reviewed annually)

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

A 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;

Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

Trade qualification as a Motor Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (and any other tickets/certificates relevant)

Experience working on light and heavy vehicles, and civil construction plant - fault finding, auto electrical, repairing & overhaul, testing, modifications, tyres and servicing.

Possess a safe work attitude

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 6 October 2025 at Midnight (AEST)