Administration Officer Mechanical Workshop

About the Job

There is an exciting opportunity with the Asset Management team for an Administration Officer Mechanical Workshop.

To provide technical administrative support to the workshop so that services and repairs can be conducted effectively.  This will involve producing the weekly maintenance schedule, managing the workshop store inventory, procurement of parts for repairs, following up with customers and suppliers and providing technical support for the Computerised Maintenance Management System to the operations team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Produce weekly fleet maintenance schedule using MEX Computerise Maintenance Management System.
• Collate and enter into MEX odometer and hourly readings from Fleet and plant
• Provide administrative support to the Workshop supervisor
• Procurement of workshop stock and parts.
• Investigate supply sources and source quotations for fleet and plant parts.
• Ensure suppliers maintain compliance with goods ordered, including quantity, quality and delivery specifications and follow up discrepancies.

This is a fulltime position working 85 hours per fortnight.

About you

In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:

• Strong experience interpreting parts required for service and repairs for fleet and plant
• Experience undertaking administration duties relating to workshops
• Sound communication skills – verbal and written.
• Time management skills.
• Understanding of inventory control, monitoring and stocktakes.
• Sound literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience in interpreting parts required for service and repairs for Fleet and plant
• Experience in procuring parts.
• Sound computer and keyboard skills.
• ‘C’ class driver’s licence.

Benefits

Salary: $90,659.97 including overtime per annum

Permanent staff are entitled to:

• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution
• Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5%
• Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool & gym)
• Access to career development opportunities
• Uniform allowance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, skin checks and flu vaccinations

Applications close on 6 September 2026 at 6pm. 
Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal at: https://www.esperance.wa.gov.au/council/careers-and-employment/current-vacancies.aspx and include a current Resume, a Cover Letter and statements addressing the Selection Criteria.
Further details are available in the Position Description, found on the recruitment portal**,** or contact Human Resources on [08 9071 0638](tel:08 9071 0638).

Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date and as such, the closing date is subject to change without notice.

The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test to be considered for the role.

The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer