Senior Mechanic

Senior Mechanic – Local Government (Remote Queensland)

The Opportunity

A Remote Queensland Local Government is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanic to lead the delivery of maintenance and repair services across its fleet, plant and equipment.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising mechanics and ensuring all vehicles, heavy plant and equipment are maintained safely, efficiently and to operational standards. You will play a key role in keeping essential services running across the community while supporting and mentoring workshop staff.

The position requires someone comfortable working in a remote environment and contributing to both workshop operations and on-site repairs when required.

What’s On Offer

• $125K – $130K base salary + superannuation
• 6 weeks annual leave
• 15 days personal leave
• 2 return flights per year
• Subsidised housing provided
• Work vehicle, tools and equipment supplied
• Full-time Local Government leadership role
• Unique remote lifestyle opportunity

About the Role

You will oversee workshop operations and ensure the reliability of Council’s fleet and plant.

Key responsibilities include:
• Supervising mechanics and coordinating daily workshop operations
• Maintaining and repairing Council fleet, plant and equipment
• Conducting diagnostics, fault finding and breakdown repairs
• Ensuring all servicing and maintenance schedules are met
• Managing workshop safety, compliance and documentation
• Supporting procurement of parts and managing inventory
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to staff
• Conducting both workshop and field-based repairs as required

This role plays a critical part in ensuring all equipment remains safe, operational and cost-effective for Council use.

About You

You are a highly skilled mechanic with leadership experience and the ability to operate effectively in remote conditions.

You will bring:
• Trade qualification in Automotive, Diesel or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
• Experience working in Local Government or remote communities
• Strong experience maintaining fleet, plant and equipment
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Commitment to safety and compliance standards
• Current Driver’s Licence

To Apply

Applications in Word format should be submitted by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below.
For a confidential discussion, contact Cameron on (07) 4034 5000.

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