Mechanic, Government

Full time permanent role (based on 35 hours per week)

Fortnightly RDO

Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts.

Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

Based at the Walter Street Depot, the Fleet Unit is seeking motivated and experienced Diesel Motor Mechanics to assist and undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Council's vehicle fleet. You will have experience in maintenance of a wide range of plant and equipment, particularly diesel engines. The hours of work for this position will range between 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

• Trade Certificate (Diesel Motor Mechanic) or similar as recognised by the State Training Board.
• Experience in the repair and service of petrol and diesel motor vehicles including large vehicles such as garbage trucks and buses is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in the repair and maintenance of hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to be available on a roster basis for servicing of vehicles on a Saturday
• The ability to provide on the job training to trainees and apprentices within the scope of expertise.
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence and Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence.
• Heavy Rigid Licence is desirable.

• Truck licence
• EV vehicle maintenance training
• Specialised equipment training (Side loader, wood chipper etc)

• Fortnightly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programs

• Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave

Applications close: 11:30pm, Wednesday 4 March 2026.

* in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.

Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence, WWCC, Heavy Rigid Licence, Medium Rigid Licence and Qualifications. Please have this ready when completing your application.

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.

Note:
Some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the council’s new name of Merri-bek City Council.

Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.

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