About the role
In this role, you will you'll be responsible for servicing, repairing, and maintaining the Council’s assets. Working autonomously under the guidance of the Mechanic in Charge, you'll demonstrate exceptional workmanship, customer service, and flexibility. While most tasks will involve scheduled maintenance, your ability to troubleshoot and work under pressure is key to minimising vehicle downtime and ensuring smooth operations across the city.

Work type: Permanent Full-time
Classification: Band 4 $76,010 (from 1 July 2026) pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake effective scheduled servicing, repairs and maintenance of Council’s fleet of vehicles, heavy plant and equipment in a professional, commercially minded and customer focused manner in Council’s Fleet workshops in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations or established procedures.
• Provide professional and efficient roadside breakdown services for Council’s fleet of vehicles, heavy plant and equipment.
• Ensure all workshop plant, equipment and tools are operated, maintained, stored and secured in a safe manner and in accordance with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Comply with all of Council’s policies and procedures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Provide information and training to employees and apprentices, as required, to enable them to carry out required maintenance activities on vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Ensure that all workshop time sheets and repair dockets are completed accurately and submitted timely.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a Certificate III trade qualification as an Automotive Technician, Diesel Fitter or Mobile Plant mechanic. You will also have:

• A current Victorian unrestricted car, medium rigid, heavy rigid or heavy combination driver’s licence.
• Ability to perform manual work, including the lifting of weights, in accordance with the relevant Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.
• Extensive experience in the servicing, maintenance and repair of wide range of vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee).
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Jamie Grist | Acting Workshop Services Team Leader | Jamie.Grist@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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