Job description
- Be part of an organisation that creates opportunities for young people to thrive
- Casual position with daytime, weekday hours
- Located in the Northwest (Sunshine West) OR Southeast (Dandenong)
- Experienced tertiary-qualified mechanics as well as long-term hobby mechanics welcome to apply
About Concern Australia
Concern Australia is a not-for-profit, faith-based organisation working with young people aged 15-25 years, creating exciting opportunities for them to live full and meaningful lives.
We find our roots in the work of Rev Dr John Smith who also nurtured the God’s Squad Christian Motorcycle Club which has been flying its colours since the 1970s and today can be found in 7 countries around the world.
Our work focusses on the creation, development, and delivery of responses in the areas of Living Learning & Earning and Housing & Homelessness along with strong partnerships in the Youth Justice space. Each year we connect with 25,000 vulnerable young people across Australia.
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 Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020, Modern award MA000010, 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 between workshops (Sunshine West and Dandenong) may occasionally be part of your day but will be accounted for within your working hours.
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 in the past 10 years) and other employment screening or credential checks as determined by the position description.
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.
For further information prior to applying, please contact Melanie Lim, HR Officer from Monday to Thursday on 0404 938 288, or email [email protected] using the subject line: Mechanic – Sunshine West / Dandenong enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.