Mechanic & Storekeeper
Role Description
• Join a supportive and collaborative team with excellent working conditions
• A culture of excellence, integrity and working together
• Enjoy a 9 Day Fortnight
Annual salary of $74,667 - $76,349 + Statutory Superannuation
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an inner eastern metropolitan Council, nestled on the outskirts of the CBD. The area enjoys a reputation as one of Adelaide’s most desirable places to live, work, study and visit.
The Role
Based at the Council’s Works Depot in Glynde, the Mechanic & Storekeeper is responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing Council vehicles, machinery, plant and equipment. The role also serves as the primary contact for all deliveries, oversees depot yard and workshop housekeeping, orders parts and consumables and provides support to the City Services unit as required.
Reporting to the Manager, City Services, the Mechanic & Storekeeper is responsible for ensuring all servicing and repairs are completed in a timely manner, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
About You
To be successful in this position you will be a pro-active team player who possesses the following skills and experience:
• Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and/or Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Heavy Vehicle Driver’s License – Medium Rigid (Class MR) minimum.
• High Risk Work Licence – Forklift Truck (Class LF)
• High level of proficiency in workshop and mechanical practices, with demonstrated experience in the maintenance and operation of plant and equipment.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues efficiently.
• Trade Certificate in light welding and steel fabrication (Desirable)
• High Risk Work Licence – Boom-type elevating work platform (Class WP) (Desirable)
• Certificate of Competency in skid steer loader and backhoe operation (Desirable)
Job Requirements
• National Criminal Records (Police) Clearance with no adverse findings.
• Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check
• Maintain a level of fitness and physical ability necessary to meet the inherent requirements and physical demands of the role throughout the period of employment.
Benefits
• Join a value-based organisation
• Work a nine (9) day fortnight
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Study assistance
• Annual leave loading
• Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program 24/7
• Healthy Lifestyles Program
• Income protection (illness, accident & injury)
How to Apply
For more information, a copy of the job description and to apply on-line, please visit www.npsp.sa.gov.au
Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Manager, City Services, Adrian Ivanovic on 0400 267 851.
Applications close 11pm on Thursday 26 June 2025.
Additional Information
| Job Title / Number: | Mechanic & Storekeeper (Job # qA178750) |
|---|---|
| Department: | Infrastructure & Major Projects |
| Type: | Full-Time |
| Location: | Glynde. |
| Supporting Document: | Position & Person Description |
| Application Close Date: | 26/06/2025 |
| Application Close Time: | 12:00 AM |
Contact Details
| Position Title: | Manager, City Services |
|---|---|
| Department: | Infrastructure & Major Projects |
| Name: | Adrian Ivanovic |
| Phone: | 0400 267 851 |
| Email: | aivanovic@npsp.sa.gov.au |
