Mechanist

Reference Number: S100-26-626

Closing Date: 08/06/2026

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: 8 June 2026

Salary: Commencement annual salary range from $75,771.28 to $83,350.28 (Grade 11). Rostered day off once a fortnight, plus superannuation. Tool allowance applicable.

Employment Type: Full time - 38 hours per week

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they’re driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The purpose of the Mechanic is to provide mechanical skills for the efficient maintenance and repair of Council plant, vehicles, equipment, pumps and motors both in the workshop and infield situations.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will need to be a qualified mechanic with a current Motor Mechanic licence and have experience working on diesel engines and hold a current Australian driver licence.

Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications with your application.

About You

You’re a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing
• Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
• Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years
• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Relocation assistance and salary packaging options
• Educational assistance programs

Application Information

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, which includes reference, identity, credential, and medical history checks. It may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to the successful clearance of all checks. Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply

Applications close: Monday, 8 June 2026

For any questions about the role please contact Steve Croxon on 0407 281 023.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Note: Candidates using mobile devices are strongly advised to use a desktop computer to complete the application forms as they require extensive amounts of typing.