Field Mechanic
Port Stephens CouncilA great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
If you’re a qualified Field Service Mechanic seeking a stable, community focused role within a supportive team, we want to hear from you!
Our team plays a vital role in supporting the community, by maintaining Rural Fire Service plant and equipment. We help ensure our local brigades are fully prepared for emergency response, while also maintaining the entirety of council assets providing an immensely diverse range of work within the role. This may include but not limited to inspections, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, all facets of repair work and maintaining accurate documentation.
Why us?
While we may not always match private sector salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports a strong work life balance. Offering a rotational 4-day work week, giving you a long-weekend every fortnight!
Our standard work hours ensure you get the most out of your day, working 6.00am – 4.00pm.
We also offer generous leave entitlements, including long-service leave when you have been with us for just 5 years, and access to discounted gym memberships.
- This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 38 hours / week + access to a 4-day week
- Base Salary Range: $69,600 to $93,974 pa based on 38 hours / week + 12% superannuation + commuter use vehicle + $2,464 retention allowance + adverse work conditions allowance
- You will be working from Port Stephens Council Works Depot, Raymond Terrace NSW
A full list of the key responsibilities within this role are listed in the position description here – view the position description.
We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Motor Vehicle Tradesperson Certificate
- AIS Vehicle Inspectors Certificate
- HR Licence
- White card
- High risk work license (Forklift, confined spaces, working at heights)
- Experience in fleets operations, preventative maintenance and repair works on light and heavy vehicles including a diverse range of plant items
Our employee benefits
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
- Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
- Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
- PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
- Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
- And lots more…
Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…
- Why do you want this role?
Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know
Applications Close: Midnight, Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Contact: Cameron Smith, Workshop Supervisor, on 0419 676 533
For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
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