Mechanic

Mechanic
Scone
Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week) – 9 day fortnight

The role:
Council is seeking a motivated and reliable Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our team and help keep our fleet, plant and equipment operating safely and efficiently in support of essential community services. As a Mechanic, you will play a key role in maintaining Council’s diverse fleet of plant, machinery and equipment. You will be responsible for the timely diagnosis, repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment to ensure they remain safe, reliable and ready for use. This hands-on role offers variety and technical challenge, where your mechanical skills and problem-solving ability will contribute to the smooth and effective delivery of Council operations.

What’s on Offer:
- A salary range from $1376.60 – $1541.80 per week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation + allowances
- A true 38 hour working week, Monday – Friday
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (working a 9-day fortnight)
- Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
- Access to Long Service Leave after five years
- Generous Sick Leave entitlements
- Training and upskilling opportunities
- Salary sacrifice options
- Secure, permanent employment with Council.

What You Will Need:
To be successful in this role, you must:
 - Hold a recognised trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, including Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or a related field).
 - Demonstrated experience in the maintenance and servicing of vehicle and plant fleets.
 - Proven experience working with both diesel and petrol engines.
 - Strong mechanical diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
 - Experience maintaining and repairing heavy plant, trucks, construction vehicles, passenger vehicles, and small plant/equipment.

About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: 31 March 2026.

Job Description:
To view the Job Description for this role please click here

Enquiries and Further Information:
Give Tony Miller – Fleet Coordinator a call on 02 6540 1196, or e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

How to Apply:
All applications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website – www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401100 to discuss.