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Welcome to our page providing details on job opportunities with Murrumbidgee Council.
We are located in the southern area of the Riverina region of New South Wales and service the towns of Coleambally, Darlington Point, Jerilderie and surrounds.
Our Council is a fantastic place to work, with around 90 people employed in a variety of indoor and outdoor positions.
Each and every one of us plays an important part in providing services and facilities to our community.
Whether you prefer to work indoors or outdoors, if you're passion is to deliver a high standard of work and you're reliable and committed, then Murrumbidgee Council is the place for you!
Team spirit is another quality that is very important to us as we have a close-knit and inclusive organisation.
ABOUT US
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We strive to deliver quality services and well-maintained facilities. We achieve this with strong, positive and trusted leadership that respects traditional principles and forward-thinking, and through this, nurtures who we are, where we live and what we have built.
Trust - We have confidence in all cogs of the Council wheel, which leads to efficiencies through a cooperative approach.
Honesty - We are open, honest and accountable and have great and justifiable pride in our work.
Teamwork - We work together and embrace a team environment of inclusion, equality and open communication.
Respect - We genuinely respect each other and appreciate our individual skills, characters and backgrounds.
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Mechanic
The organisation has an exciting career opportunity for an energetic and capable Mechanic. The Mechanic will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing Council’s vehicles, heavy plant, and other equipment to minimise downtime and enable the optimal utilisation of plant and equipment.
The servicing, maintaining and repairing Council vehicles and heavy plant may occur in Council Depots and/or in the field subject to operational requirements.
The position can be based at either Coleambally, Darlington Point or Jerilderie Depot.
If this role appeals to you, we would like to hear from you. Your qualifications, experience, and attributes should include:
- Trade certificate in the appropriate mechanical field
- MR Class driver's licence
- WHS Construction Induction White Card
- Forklift Licence
- Salary ranging from $61,448 to $73,275 (subject to qualifications, skills, and experience)
- Rostered Day Off scheme - 9-day fortnight
- Generous professional development, training and career growth opportunities
- Attractive employment conditions in line with the Local Government (State) Award 2023
- 4 weeks annual leave (permanent, full-time employees)
- 3 weeks of sick leave each year (permanent, full-time employees)
- 6.5 weeks Long Service Leave after 5 years (permanent, full-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Employment conditions are under the Local Government (State) Award 2023
For a confidential discussion please contact Sarah Gurciullo People and Culture Officer on 03 5886 1200 or 0417 765 465
Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au
This position will remain open until filled.
Please note - all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per the Murrumbidgee Council Vaccination Policy 2022