Full time, ongoing
9 day fortnight
Band 4, $68,112 pa + Allowances + Super
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 21 July 2025
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.
Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role
The Maintenance Facilitator:
- Undertakes routine servicing, maintenance and report of operational plant and equipment
- Attends to offsite breakdowns as required
- Ensures the maintenance and upkeep of the workshop, including storage of tools and equipment and OH&S compliance
- Completes necessary administration tasks, including timesheets, plant sheets, daily running sheets and incident forms
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A Trade qualification in automotive repairs and maintenance, preferably as a motor or diesel mechanic.
- A current Victorian Drivers Licence with Heavy Truck Licence Endorsement, and a current Victorian forklift license (high risk).
- Knowledge and experience in the service, maintenance and fault diagnosis of various plant and equipment
- Knowledge and experience with working on petrol and diesel powered plant and equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and electrical components.
- Proficient in the use of metal fabrication equipment, including oxy, mig and arc.
- Understanding of plant and heavy vehicle requirements relating to safety compliance under the National Heavy Vehicle Law (NHVL).
Benefits
- Annual salary increases
- Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
- Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
- Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities
Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Glenn Deaker, Works Coordinator, on (03) 5471 1862.
How to apply
Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.
Please ensure your application includes:
- A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
- A copy of your current resume
Additional information
Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.