Job Description
Full-time, permanent role (based on 35 hours per week)
Fortnightly RDO
Exciting change agenda and fantastic new team
Salary: $80k- $85k plus Super
Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government
About Merri-bek City Council
Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.
Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.
About the role
Based at the Walter Street Depot, the Fleet Unit is seeking motivated and experienced Diesel Motor Mechanics to assist and undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Council's vehicle fleet. You will have experience in maintenance of a wide range of plant and equipment, particularly diesel engines. The hours of work for this position will range between 6.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Skills and experience require to perform the role
Trade Certificate (Diesel Motor Mechanic) or similar as recognised by the State Training Board.
Experience in the repair and service of petrol and diesel motor vehicles including large vehicles such as garbage trucks and buses is highly desirable.
Proven experience in the repair and maintenance of hydraulic systems.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Flexibility to be available on a roster basis for servicing of vehicles on a Saturday
The ability to provide on the job training to trainees and apprentices within the scope of expertise.
A current Victorian Drivers Licence and Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence.
Heavy Rigid Licence is desirable.
Upskilling available:
Truck licence
Forklift licence
EV vehicle maintenance training
Specialised equipment training (Side loader, woodchipper etc)
What the role can offer
Fortnightly RDO
Extensive opportunities for training & career development
Salary sacrifice options
A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
Employer-supported study assistance schemes
Wellness programs
Further support offered for our staff
Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
Purchase leave
Ceremonial leave
Gender affirmation leave
Family violence leave
For further information about this position please contact Michael Collia, Team Leader, Workshop Operations on 9240 2210.
Applications close: 11:30pm, Thursday 4 December 2026.
in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.
Before submitting an application please view the Position Description.
Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence, WWCC, Medium Rigid Licence & White/Red Card. Please have this ready when completing your application.
How to apply
Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.
Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.
Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.
Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.
Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.
We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on [email protected]
Our Commitment
In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.
Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.
Fortnightly RDO
Exciting change agenda and fantastic new team
Salary: $80k- $85k plus Super
Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government
About Merri-bek City Council
Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.
Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.
About the role
Based at the Walter Street Depot, the Fleet Unit is seeking motivated and experienced Diesel Motor Mechanics to assist and undertake corrective and preventative maintenance of Council's vehicle fleet. You will have experience in maintenance of a wide range of plant and equipment, particularly diesel engines. The hours of work for this position will range between 6.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Skills and experience require to perform the role
Trade Certificate (Diesel Motor Mechanic) or similar as recognised by the State Training Board.
Experience in the repair and service of petrol and diesel motor vehicles including large vehicles such as garbage trucks and buses is highly desirable.
Proven experience in the repair and maintenance of hydraulic systems.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Flexibility to be available on a roster basis for servicing of vehicles on a Saturday
The ability to provide on the job training to trainees and apprentices within the scope of expertise.
A current Victorian Drivers Licence and Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence.
Heavy Rigid Licence is desirable.
Upskilling available:
Truck licence
Forklift licence
EV vehicle maintenance training
Specialised equipment training (Side loader, woodchipper etc)
What the role can offer
Fortnightly RDO
Extensive opportunities for training & career development
Salary sacrifice options
A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
Employer-supported study assistance schemes
Wellness programs
Further support offered for our staff
Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
Purchase leave
Ceremonial leave
Gender affirmation leave
Family violence leave
For further information about this position please contact Michael Collia, Team Leader, Workshop Operations on 9240 2210.
Applications close: 11:30pm, Thursday 4 December 2026.
in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.
Before submitting an application please view the Position Description.
Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence, WWCC, Medium Rigid Licence & White/Red Card. Please have this ready when completing your application.
How to apply
Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.
Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.
Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.
Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.
Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.
We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on [email protected]
Our Commitment
In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.
Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.
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