Multi Skilled Heavy Mechanic/ Welder

Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion as part of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives.

We currently have an opportunity for a Multi Skilled Heavy Vehicle Mechanic/Welder to join the Workshop Team. As a Multi Skilled Heavy Vehicle Mechanic/Welder you will get to:

• Assist the Workshop and Store Coordinator in the repair and maintenance of Council’s plant and vehicle fleet and associated assets.
• Ensure that plant and equipment is maintained to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Promote the image of Council’s workshop service as being responsive, courteous and efficient

What we offer...

• Permanent full time, 38 hours per week across a 4-day period (Starting from 6.30am until 4.30pm Monday to Thursday)
• Annual salary from $61,368.32 to $76,776.96 (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience) 
• Plus 11% superannuation 

What you'll need to be successful in the role...

• Plant Mechanic or Automotive Trade Certificate.
• Class C Driver’s Licence. 
• Experience in basic welding and oxy cutting.
• Ability to work effectively in a team. 
• MVRIC Certificate.

What you'll love about working for Kiama Council...

• Generous leave entitlements including:
  - Paid parental leave
  - Fifteen days of sick leave
  - Long service leave after five years
  - Casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements for casual employees

• We value your health and wellbeing and offer: 
  - Access to the Fitness Passport- Access to the Employee Assistance Program

  - Two paid health and wellbeing days each year

• We encourage professional development and learning and development opportunities including:
  - Study assistance
  - On the job training
  - Payment of licenses, tickets and courses deemed essential for your role

• Access to social club events for social club members:- BBQ's, raffles and year round events and celebrations- Birthday and Christmas vouchers

What you'll enjoy about the Kiama LGA...

Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community. We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals.  

Contact: Peter Luke, Manager Operations & Maintenance on 0409 320 ***.

Closing Date: Sunday 28 April 2024, 23:30 pm.

All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application. (Please ensure you check your "Junk Mail" folder).

We pride ourselves on being One Council | One Team with our values

Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence

underpinning everything we do.