Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Leading Hand Mechanic to join their team on a temporary term contract for a period of up to twelve (12) months.
The Leading Hand Mechanic reports directly to the Coordinator - Plant and Fleet, and the key responsibility of this position is to provide support to the Coordinator - Plant and Fleet regarding the care and maintenance of Councils fleet, including RFS vehicles as they are assigned to Council for works. The position requires efficient and effective organising, directing and controlling of all available resources including mechanical staff, and liasing with external parties to give effect to the direction of the Coordinator - Plant and Fleet and Transport Manager.
This position also requires effective administrative skills, managing the payment of contractors and consultants, submitting, reviewing and actioning WHS hazards and incidents, and responding to the needs of Councils and RFS vehicle fleets. The position also will be responsible for supervising a team of staff and monitor work performance.
The Leading Hand Mechanic shall be required to be on call as and when reasonably required by Council. The on call requirement shall be worked in conjunction with other workshop staff as required.
More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Repair, maintain and monitor minor plant, workshop equipment, light vehicles, trucks, and heavy earth moving vehicles
- Perform clerical duties including work schedules, procurement of supplies, record data, arrange specialist repairs, maintain workshop stores, check and approve staff timesheets and leave
- Supervise workshop mechanics, apprentices and trainees through allocating duties, monitoring staff performance, and training
- Operate and maintain tools and equipment, welding and oxy equipment, machining equipment, lifting equipment, air tools, hand tools and carry out electrical/tool tagging
- Maintain the workshop including carrying out WHS inspections
- Provide on the job training to the Mechanics, apprentices and trainees
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- Class HR Drivers Licence (or willing to obtain within 3 months)
- Minimum 5 years working experience in the heavy vehicle or plant repair industry
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Work Health and Safety
- Demonstrated commitment to the principals of honesty and integrity
In addition, an ideal candidate would have experience in:
- HC driver’s licence
- Forklift ticket
- Knowledge of Diesel Engines
- Mechanical Experience on Trucks, Heavy Machinery and Plant
- Experience Running a Workshop & Fleet Operations
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
- Between $1,448.13 and $1,638.06 per week, (inclusive of market premium allowance) depending on your skills, qualifications and experience.
- Temporary term contract up to 12 months
- Full time, 38 hours per week
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 4pm AEST.
Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.
Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.
You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.
The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.
Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.
The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com
