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South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.Our values Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.ABOUT THE ROLEOngoing Full TimeBased at Leongatha DepotBase salary $72,338 plus 11.5% superannuationExcellent working conditionsAre you an experienced, qualified and self-motivated Mechanic ready to take on your next challenge?Be part of our supportive and high performing Workshop team who carry out maintenance and repairs on a range of Council''s plant and equipment, including small engines, utilities, trucks and earth moving vehicles such as graders and excavators.ABOUT YOUTo be successful you will:Have experience in mechanical work, particularly on diesel powered plant and equipmentBe comfortable with diagnosing causes of faults and preventative maintenance needsBe able to plan the work through identifying and ordering parts and determining what labour will be requiredAbility to complete the repairs and maintenance required with minimal supervisionBe safety orientated and able to identify and report any safety concernsHeavy Rigid Drivers Licence preferable.WHY YOU''LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!Work-life balance with flexible working arrangementsRostered Days Off offered for full time rolesOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesSouth Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environmentEnjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social ClubDiverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positionsMentoring, coaching and secondmentsAccess to 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramOpportunity to purchase additional leaveAnnual Enterprise Agreement salary incrementsIf you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application by filling out your details in the following fields and addressing the questions below. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest!You must answer your questions in the fields below, please do not attach them in a separate document, doing so may affect the progression of your application.Your application will be reviewed after the closing date and we will be in contact via email regarding your progress. Please ensure you check your Spam Folder.All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate''s employment being confirmed.To view the Position Description for this role, please CLICK HERE.Enquiries to: Graham Pritchett, Supervisor Workshop on 0409 192545.Applications close when a suitable candidate has been identified.Previous applicants need not apply.Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered.South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process.If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9233 or email humanresources@southgippsland.vic.gov.auPrivacy AcknowledgmentI acknowledge South Gippsland Shire Councils primary purpose of collecting personal information within this Job Application form will be used for Recruitment and Onboarding purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr