Coordinator Workshop

City of Casey; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Casey is seeking a hands-on Coordinator Workshop to lead a mechanics team and oversee servicing, maintenance and repairs of council fleet, plant and equipment. This role combines leadership with technical hands-on work to minimise downtime, ensure safety and deliver cost-effective servicing.

The position supports maintenance programs across passenger, light commercial and heavy vehicles, with potential after-hours rostering and a strong focus on asset records and lifecycle planning.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical trade qualification.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience in a workshop.
• Experience maintaining petrol and diesel vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Experience with hybrid and electric plant or equipment is highly regarded.
• Competence with maintenance software and asset-management systems.
• Valid Victorian driver licence; Heavy Rigid licence preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate servicing, maintenance and repair programs for Council’s vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Lead, mentor and develop mechanics and apprentices in a safety-focused team.
• Ensure activities meet specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor workloads, downtime and budgets.
• Undertake hands-on maintenance and repairs when required.
• Coordinate commissioning and decommissioning of plant and equipment.
• Manage supplier relationships and warranty/repair work.
• Maintain asset records and support lifecycle planning.
• Support asset inspections and replacement forecasting.
• Maintain safe workshop practices and risk controls.
• Review breakdown data to identify root causes and improvements.
• Coordinate fleet technology such as GPS, dashcams and load-cell systems.

Skills

Leadership

Diagnostics

Planning

Safety & compliance

Coaching

Hybrid/electric plant

Licences

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

MS Office

Asset-management systems

Fleet tech systems

Job description

• Lead a skilled workshop team while staying hands-on, using your technical expertise to keep Council’s fleet, plant and equipment safe, reliable and moving.
• Location: VIBE, Casey Works Centre, Narre Warren
• Employment Type: Permanent role with a monthly RDO for full-time 40-hour weeks
• Salary: starting at $102,667 + Superannuation, Band 6

Why Choose City of Casey

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

VIBE, the Casey Works Centre, is home to the Open Space and City Greening business unit. It provides modern, practical and functional facilities that support the operational needs of the Infrastructure and Open Space Department.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That’s why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• True flexibility with hybrid work, compressed hours, RDOs and the option to purchase additional leave, because life comes first.
• Our Ways of Working (OWOW) - our activity-based model allows you to work in different spaces, locations and with the latest technology.
• Reproductive health leave, up to 5 days of paid leave to support our employees
• THRIVE Wellbeing Program - access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• 24/7 confidential counselling for you and your immediate family, offering support whenever you need it.
• Family-friendly leave options, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life’s biggest moments.
• Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted gym memberships and an onsite café - convenience in one place.
• Private Health discounts for employees, through the access of the local government health plan.
• Enjoy our stunning, architecturally designed workspace, complete with free coffee, a community library and free parking.
• Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud.
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• And more https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey

About the Role

As Coordinator Workshop, you will lead and support Council’s workshop team, including mechanics and apprentices, to deliver safe, compliant and cost-effective servicing, maintenance and repairs.

You will coordinate maintenance programs across Council’s passenger, light commercial and heavy vehicle fleet, as well as plant and equipment. Your work will help minimise operational downtime, maintain accurate asset records and ensure vehicles and equipment remain safe, roadworthy and ready to support essential community services.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines workshop coordination, technical expertise, people leadership, compliance, budget oversight and supplier management

What You’ll deliver

• Coordinate servicing, maintenance and repair programs for Council’s vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Lead, mentor and develop mechanics and apprentices, promoting a collaborative and safety-focused team environment.
• Ensure maintenance and repair activities meet manufacturer specifications, Chain of Responsibility obligations and relevant legislative requirements.
• Monitor workshop workloads, priorities, downtime and operational budgets.
• Undertake hands-on maintenance, repairs and fabrication work when required.
• Coordinate the commissioning and decommissioning of plant and equipment.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and service providers, including warranty claims and accident repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, inventory and asset records within Council systems.
• Support asset inspections, replacement forecasting and lifecycle planning.
• Maintain safe workshop practices, including plant risk assessments, hazardous substance controls and equipment maintenance.
• Review breakdown and maintenance information to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate fleet technology, including GPS, dashcam and load-cell systems.

The role may also participate in an on-call, standby or availability roster, requiring occasional after-hours monitoring and response.

What You’ll Bring

• A recognised mechanical trade qualification.
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience in a workshop environment.
• Strong experience maintaining and repairing petrol and diesel-powered vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Experience maintaining small plant, such as chainsaws, brush cutters and mowers.
• Sound diagnostic and technical problem-solving skills across vehicles, plant and machinery.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing maintenance requirements and minimise operational downtime.
• A practical understanding of workshop safety, occupational health and safety, risk management and relevant compliance requirements.
• The ability to lead, coach and support employees while building a positive and accountable team culture.
• Experience maintaining hybrid and electric plant or equipment would be highly regarded.
• Competence using Microsoft Office and relevant maintenance or asset-management systems.
• Relevant equipment licences, including forklift, front-end loader, skid steer and excavator.
• A Work Safely at Heights certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• A valid Victorian driver licence, with a Heavy Rigid licence preferred
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including Functional Assessment, National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check

Applications close at 11.55pm Wednesday 18 November 2026.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Casey is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe, and equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or [e-mail].

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.