Position No. 39 – Based in Yarram
Depot Services Officer
Permanent Full Time
Band 4 $75,554 - $79,121 (includes industry allowance) yearly plus 12% statutory superannuation
Wellington Shire Council is seeking a skilled, customer-focused Depot Services Officer to join mechanical services team and our Yarram Depot. The role supports road related customer enquiries and maintains and repairs Council’s plant, fleet, and equipment to ensure they are safe, reliable, and fit for purpose.
The position plays a key role in Council's service delivery across the Rural South network, assisting with Road Management enquiries, maintaining depot stores, and ensuring operational teams have timely access to well-maintained equipment and materials.
What your day will look like:
- Work collaboratively with your team of mechanics to manage workshop and depot operations, providing support to plant and operators as required
- Coordinate maintenance and repairs with contractors to keep equipment safe and ready for use.
- Liaise with staff, contractors and suppliers, providing practical support and advice.
- Carry out minor hands-on tasks such as basic repairs or welding if required.
- Manage and restock depot material stores.
- Assist with purchasing decisions and provide input into tenders.
We are looking for someone with:
- Relevant mechanical qualification (preferred, not essential).
- Experience in maintenance, depot operations or a similar role.
- Current driver’s licence (heavy vehicle licence desirable).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with a range of people.
- Practical problem-solving skills and good organisation.
- A reliable, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
Why Wellington?
Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.
Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.
We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.
We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.
Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.
About Wellington
Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.
In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.
Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere! Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.
From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try! Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland
Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.
How to Apply:
Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advert and will be accepted no later than 11:59pm Sunday 21 June 2026.
