Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.
As Mechanic you will be primarily responsible for carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs to the City’s fleet of vehicles, plant, and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations as well as working collaboratively to minimise downtime and support frontline service delivery across the organisation.
Committed to work health and safety within a mechanical workshop environment, you are able to provide operators with guidance on appropriate daily maintenance procedures for plant and equipment. You are competent in the repair and diagnosis of petrol and diesel engines, transmissions, brakes and exhaust systems.
You have maintained a variety of equipment in your career including small handheld plant. You are also familiar with reporting processes to maintain vehicle service records and ensuring equipment is used appropriately.
To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment or able to work alone under direction
- Knowledge of current mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Ability to diagnose faults, source solutions, and complete accurate service documentation
- Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and environmental standards
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
- Trade qualification – Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (or equivalent)
- Current ‘HR-A’ class driver’s licence
- Construction Induction Training Card (White Card)
This position offers a gross wage of $2,014 per week (incorporate all allowances and penalty rates), and:
- 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
- A variety of health and wellbeing programs - physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
- Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
- A culture of learning with training/development opportunities, including paid study leave and study fees
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.
An information package is available on our website.
Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Tuesday 11 August 2026.
If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.
The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.
