Lubrication Assistant
Permanent – Full Time
Love practical work and take pride in keeping things running smoothly? Join our Workshop team and help keep Council’s fleet and plant safe, serviced and ready to support the community every day.
- Permanent full-time role supporting Council’s fleet and plant
- Varied workshop and field servicing work with a supportive team
- Enjoy stable hours with a role that supports work life balance
LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB
As our Lubrication Assistant, you will help keep Council’s vehicles and plant serviced, safe and ready for action. Working as part of the Workshop team, you will operate the lubrication bays, complete scheduled servicing in line with technical manuals, maintain service records and support tradespeople when needed.
This is a practical, hands-on role where no two days are quite the same. You will work across workshop and field servicing tasks, help keep the lubrication bay clean and safe, order parts, move assets into position and provide clear advice on servicing timeframes and frequencies.
Read theposition statementand learn more about
this exciting opportunity.
LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidate is safety focused, reliable and ready to learn. You will bring relevant experience, an understanding of lubrication bay practices, confidence using minor plant and tools, and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining accurate records and high service standards.
You will also require:
- School Certificate or equivalent relevant experience;
- Demonstrated understanding relevant to Councils Lubrication Bay practices and experience with plant and equipment;
- Experience in the use of minor plant and equipment (eg. Air tools, power tools and basic hand tools);
- Trained in applying standard WHS procedures with little guidance; and
- RMS Class C Driver’s licence, or higher.
LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS
- Competitive salary from $29.28 - $34.03 per hour plus 12% superannuation
- Weekly Allowances
- 38-hour working week, the option to work your hours across 4 days per week as part of a flexible work trial
- Long Service leave after 5 years
- We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
- Free parking within walking distance of our office building
- Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!
CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you join a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
LET’S START
- If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 21 June 2026
- For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Casey Taylor, Workshop Coordinator, 02 4921 0003 or via emailcjtaylor@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
- If you need assistance with submitting your application, please Blair Stevenson, Talent Attraction Partner, 4069 0083 or via emailbstevenson@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
- Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!
- To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, pleaseclick here.
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
- Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
