Mechanic

• Salary $70,158.40 to $81,383.12 p/a + super
• 38 hours per week/9 day fortnight
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Mechanic to join our Infrastructure Services team. This hands-on role involves the servicing, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of Council’s fleet and plant, including trucks, heavy and small plant and specialised equipment.

Reporting to the Coordinator Mechanical Workshop, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform scheduled servicing, maintenance and repairs on Council vehicles and plant
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults efficiently and accurately
• Ensure all work complies with WHS requirements and relevant standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
• Assist with fleet inspections and defect rectification
• Work collaboratively with depot staff to minimise downtime

Qualifications, skills & experience:

• Automotive trade qualification from a recognised tertiary institution
• Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Council (MVRIC) Licence
• Current MR Driver Licence
• SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Card
• White Card (General Construction Induction)
• Operator National Certificate of Competency (one or more of: LF, LL, LB, LS, LE, WP)
• Enter and Work in Confined Spaces, First Aid, Working at Heights and cross-cut saw / chainsaw certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and servicing motor vehicles, trucks and small plant and equipment
• Mechanical experience across a broad range of mobile plant, including heavy plant, transport, small plant, golf course equipment and auxiliary equipment
• Proven ability to diagnose mechanical faults and determine effective repair solutions

Benefits

• 38 hour working week/9 day fortnight
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Up to $100 yearly Health & Fitness reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive team environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.

Attach your resume and address the compulsory questions outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Recommendation: prepare your answers to the compulsory questions on a word document first.

Like to know more? Contact Gary Scott on 9424 0865

Closes: 11:30pm, Monday 2 February 2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer