About Inner West Council

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.

As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration at the centre of everything that we do.  We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $15.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

You will be responsible for ensuring your Fleet Operations team undertakes efficient and effective mechanical repairs and maintenance of council’s motor vehicles, plant and equipment, together with associated administrative functions. You will direct the work and activities of your staff and ensure that the team consistently works to meet its targets and commitments against their individual or team work or performance plans. You will help solve problems and resolve issues regarding council’s fleet and plant.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Remuneration

$80,201.68 - $91,737.36 + Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

1.         Trades certificate in automotive engineering

2.         Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Council Trades licence (MVRIC) & eligible to be a Proprietor of a mechanical workshop

3.         RMS Authorisation as an examiner for the registration of Council’s plant and equipment

4.         Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of a wide range of vehicles and plant

5.         Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team and its functions to achieve required outcomes

6.         Demonstrated computer proficiency

Enquiries

Erin White, Manager Resource Recovery and Fleet Services on 9392 5921

Closing Date

Sunday 26 March 2023, 11:30PM

How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role).  Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.

Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.