Senior Mechanic - Local Government Fleet Maintenance

About the role

A Remote Queensland Local Government is looking for an experienced Senior Mechanic to lead maintenance and repair services across its fleet, plant and equipment. This is a hands-on leadership role supervising mechanics and ensuring vehicles, heavy plant and equipment are kept safe, efficient and up to operational standards, with support and mentoring of workshop staff. The position suits someone comfortable in a remote environment and willing to do both workshop and on-site repairs.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee workshop operations and ensure the reliability of the Council's fleet and plant
• Supervise mechanics and coordinate daily workshop operations
• Maintain and repair the Council fleet, plant and equipment
• Carry out diagnostics, fault finding and breakdown repairs
• Ensure servicing and maintenance schedules are met
• Manage workshop safety, compliance and documentation
• Support procurement of parts and manage inventory
• Provide technical guidance and mentor staff
• Perform workshop and field-based repairs as required

Required profile

• Trade qualification in Automotive, Diesel or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
• Experience in Local Government or remote communities
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Current driver's licence

Required skills

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Commitment to safety and compliance standards

What we offer

• $120K-$125K base salary plus superannuation
• 6 weeks annual leave and 15 days personal leave
• Two return flights per year
• Subsidised housing and a work vehicle, tools and equipment supplied

Applications are submitted through the online apply button; candidates can also ask for a confidential discussion with the recruiter.