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.  

Interested to know more? Click 'Apply' to find out.  

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

Respect | Integrity | Innovation | Teamwork | Excellence

underpinning everything we do.