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 $117,522.46 per 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 (08) 9941 0000 or email [email protected]