Mechanic (Casual)

• Be part of a program that creates opportunities for young people to thrive.
• Casual position with scope for further employment.
• Located in the North-West (Sunshine West).
• Long-term hobby mechanics welcome to apply.

About the role

Are you an experienced mechanic wanting to get out of the busyness of workshop life and use your skills to make a difference in the world? Or perhaps you are a car enthusiast who spends your free time tinkering around in your garage and want to put your hobby to use? Do you want to help make meaningful change in the lives of young people? If you answered yes, then this role may be just for you.

Working within fiXit social enterprise, you will assist with the day to day running of a small workshop while ensuring trainees are given the best possible start to their career in the automotive industry. This role is designed for a mechanic who wants to equip young people to succeed and have a positive, enriching life.

Accredited by Social Traders, fiXit social enterprise provides a service to the local community through the provision of service and repair of vehicles (handbook servicing), and the collection of donated vehicles for restoration, sale and/or donation to individuals in need.

You will also be working in collaboration with the Hand Brake Turn program, a pre-vocational 5-week automotive course. You will act as a mentor and provide practical, hands-on automotive training experience to young people between 15-25 years old to transition into education and employment pathways.

This position is classified in accordance with the Vehicle Repair Services and Retail Award RS&R Level II with the salary range and level to be commensurate with the skills and experience.

Why join Concern Australia?

• Supportive and friendly organisational culture
• Supported training and development programs
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
• On-site parking
• Biannual all staff gatherings
• Opportunity to combine your technical skills and passion for mentorship

What you will need to succeed

We are looking for someone who wants to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged young people.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• A love for cars and mentoring young people
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service

Travel to our South East workshop in Dandenong will occasionally be part of your day, but you are not required to start or end your day there.

For further information about the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities that suit this position, please read the position description provided.

Appointments are subject to eligibility and the legal right to work in Australia. Appointments are also subject to satisfactory Working with Children Check, National Police Check, International Police Check (If resided overseas for a period of 12 months or longer for the past 10 years) and other employment screening or credential checks as determined by the position description.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination (or valid exemption) prior to commencement in accordance with internal Vaccination Policies.

Appointments are subject to eligibility and the legal right to work in Australia. Appointments are also subject to satisfactory Working with Children Check, National Police Check, International Police Check (If resided overseas for a period of 12 months or longer for the past 10 years) and other employment screening or credential checks as determined by the position description.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination (or valid exemption) prior to commencement in accordance with internal Vaccination Policies.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Concern Australia is committed to an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We warmly welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTIQA+ and applicants living with a disability.

If you have the skills to perform the advertised role and think you would be a good fit for our organisation, we would love to hear from you!

Child Safety Statement

Concern Australia is committed to providing child safe and protected environments in all its activities and programs and has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse or exploitations. Children have the right to be safe and protected.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability against the Key Selection Criteria outlined with the position description provided.

Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply as soon as possible.

For further information prior to applying, please contact Melanie Lim, HR Officer from Monday to Thursday on 0404 938 288, or email Melanie.Lim@concernaustralia.org.au.

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