Bus Workshop & Paintshop Manager - Safety & Leadership

CDC Victoria Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Fitness Passport gym access

Health Insurance

Novated leasing

Inclusive team environment

Training programs and structured SOPs

Job summary

CDC Victoria is recruiting to lead the Workshop and Paintshop across two depots in Truganina and Albion. The role demands strong leadership, hands-on technical guidance, and a proven ability to drive safety, productivity and customer-focused service in a large public transport operation.

You will manage workflow, budgets, and compliance, while fostering a high-performance culture and collaboration across departments. An MR/HR licence and heavy vehicle trade certification are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a heavy vehicle trade certificate with MR/HR licence.
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to guide workshop/paintshop teams hands-on.
• Experience diagnosing and rectifying complex issues across bus systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and time management skills.
• Proven track record in leading and motivating teams to operational excellence.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Workshop and Paintshop across two sites (Truganina and Albion).
• Oversee change management including planning and executing depot moves, staff management and new systems of work to meet Bus Safety standards.
• Foster a safety-conscious, customer-centric culture within workshop/paintshop.
• Inspire and manage the team to prioritise safety, productivity and collaboration.
• Manage workflow, resource allocation, quality standards and turnaround times for vehicle maintenance.
• Oversee budgets and assets to ensure controlled expenditure and value for money.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Heavy vehicle certificate

MR/HR licence

Leadership

People management

Safety culture

Bus systems knowledge

Job description

CDC Victoria is recruiting to lead the Workshop and Paintshop across two depots in Truganina and Albion. The role demands strong leadership, hands-on technical guidance, and a proven ability to drive safety, productivity and customer-focused service in a large public transport operation.

You will manage workflow, budgets, and compliance, while fostering a high-performance culture and collaboration across departments. An MR/HR licence and heavy vehicle trade certification are required.