Job Description

Casual or Permanent | Competitive Pay | 12% Super | Career Development | Community Impact

West Daly Regional Council is seeking a motivated and community-focused individual to join our team as a Mechanic Assistant under the Remote Jobs and Economic Development (RJED) Program

This is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable skills, gain secure employment and contribute to stronger, culturally safe outcomes across the West Daly Region.

Why Join West Daly Regional Council?

• Competitive full-time salary: $51,958.66 - $ 59,952.88 per annum + 12% Super or
• Competitive Casual hourly rate: $26.29 -$ 30.35 + 25% casual loading + 12% Super
• Career development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to build long-term employment pathways under RJED
• Work that directly supports remote Indigenous communities
• Make a real difference in your own community

About the Role

The Mechanic Assistant is responsible for assisting the mechanics, conducting repairs and maintenance of Council plant and mechanical equipment and for maintaining the workshop and associated equipment in a safe, clean and tidy condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with general workshop operations
• Assist in repair and maintenance of heavy plant, light fleet vehicles, light machinery, minor and associated equipment to meet specified standards, timeframes and in the most cost-effective manner according to maintenance schedules.
• Operate plant/equipment efficiently and safely to ensure satisfactory completion of assigned duties
• Assure quality of work is performed to a high standard in accordance with expected standards.
• Demonstrate care of equipment and tools
• Provide excellent customer service
• Cleaning of workshop and other duties as directed.

Eligibility (Requirements)

Applicants must meet one or more of the following:

• A Remote Employment Services (RES) participant
• A job seeker eligible for RES
• Located in a RES Region
• A participant in the New Jobs Program Trial (NJPT) or CDP Trials

Essential Requirements

• Current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain
• National Criminal History Check or ability to obtain
• Northern Territory Category “C” Drivers Licence.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

This role is designed to strengthen local employment pathways and community leadership.

About West Daly Regional Council

West Daly Regional Council spans 14,000 km² across the remote communities of Wadeye, Peppimenarti and Nganmarriyanga, located 300–420 km south-west of Darwin.

We deliver essential local government services that support safe, respectful and healthy communities. Guided by our mission to walk alongside culture, country and people, we create meaningful opportunities and strengthen local capacity across the region.

Important Information

• Accommodation is not provided
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia
• Pre-employment checks include criminal history, right to work and eligibility verification
• Applications assessed as received
• Position open until filled

How to Apply

• Click ‘Apply’ and submit your resume
• For the full Position Description or enquiries, contact: recruitment@westdaly.nt.gov.au