We are looking for an experienced Plant Mechanic to keep our fleet running smoothly and safely.  If you are skilled in maintaining heavy plant, enjoy problem solving, and want stable local work, this is for you.

Vacancy Details: Position: Plant Mechanic Job Type: Full Time Tenure: Permanent Location: Stawell Package: $77,966 p.a. (including maintenance and industry allowances) 

• Plus 12% Superannuation
• Fortnightly RDOs
• Uniform & Boot Allowance 

Download Position Description: Plant Mechanic Position Description Applications Close: Sunday 14th December 2025

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.

Why join us?

In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:

• Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate. 
• Great Team Environment:  A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive.  You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
• Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
• Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles
• Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters
• Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
• Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna

Promote Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports: 

• cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations 
• cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds 
• establishing a safe environment for children with a disability  

About the role

You'll be responsible for the maintenance, servicing and repair of Council plant and equipment including

• Loaders, excavators, graders and rollers
• Trucks and light vehicles
• Small engines and ancillary equipment

Your key responsibilities:

• Undertake remedial actions reported on the plant daily inspection checklist/fault report. 
• Estimate quantities of requisition materials as required 
• Undertake advanced maintenance on the plant and equipment including hydraulics 
• Recommend jobs to outside contractors if unable to complete job in-house 
• Perform risk assessments on new and existing plant and equipment 
• Setting up and maintaining an electronic Fleet Maintenance Program 
• Monitoring workshops stores, including general housekeeping 
• Setting up an inventory computerised system 
• Setting up Maintenance Bores Program 
• Responsible for supervising staff who will from time to time required to assist the Workshop and Stores Maintenance Officer. 

You'll bring:

• Trade qualifications as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Plant Mechanic
• Experience with civil construction plant and heavy vehicles
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• HR or HC Licence (or willingness to obtain)
• Committment to safety, teamwork and quality workmanship

Work hours you’ll love: 

• Monday–Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

• Fridays: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM one week, RDO the next. 

Why Work With Us? 

Because we don’t just build and maintain roads — we build great teams, strong communities, and careers that matter. At Northern Grampians Shire Council, you’ll get:

• Regular RDOs – enjoy long weekends, more often 
• Supportive work culture – respectful, down-to-earth people who’ve got your back 
• Professional development – upskilling, tickets and pathways to grow 
• Flexible working options – we get that life isn’t 9 to 5 
• Annual uniform & boot allowance – we’ll keep you geared up 
• Salary packaging options – remote housing, novated leasing and more 
• Generous leave entitlements – including parental leave, gender affirmation, and purchased leave 
• Employee Assistance Program – because your wellbeing matters

How to apply

• Click the Apply Button
• Download and read the position description.
• Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
• Submit your application by following the process on this page.

If you'd like to know more contact Mick McQueen, Coordinator Infrastructure Operations at mick.mcqueen@ngshire.vic.gov.au or call 03 5358 8700.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 14th December 2025

Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.