Fleet & Workshop Operations Lead

Live North West QLD; Cloncurry Shire; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks Annual Leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Monthly RDO

Housing subject to negotiation

Personal (Sick) Leave

Remote Area Housing Allowance

Job summary

Live North West QLD is seeking a qualified mechanical tradesperson to lead the council's workshop, oversee maintenance across fleet, plant and equipment, and participate in mechanical work.

Reporting to the Public Works Manager, the role focuses on planning maintenance programs, supervising staff, managing budgets, maintaining compliance, and driving safe, cost-effective operation. This full-time position is in Queensland's Local Government sector with housing and generous leave options.

Qualifications

• A recognised mechanical trade qualification such as Diesel Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic.
• Current HR class driver's licence.
• High Risk Work Licence for forklift operation.
• Post-trade qualifications in hydraulics, automotive electrical work or welding.

Responsibilities

• Plan maintenance programs, allocate workloads and coordinate breakdown responses.
• Supervise employees, support performance and guide apprentices and trainees.
• Manage workshop budgets, procure parts and maintain maintenance records.
• Maintain fleet registrations, permits and related compliance records.
• Support plant replacement planning, procurement and tender evaluation.
• Implement safe work practices to improve efficiency, reliability and cost control.

Education

Mechanical trade qualification (Diesel/Heavy Vehicle)

Tools

Hydraulics

Automotive electrical

Welding

Job description

Live North West QLD is seeking a qualified mechanical tradesperson to lead the council's workshop, oversee maintenance across fleet, plant and equipment, and participate in mechanical work.

Reporting to the Public Works Manager, the role focuses on planning maintenance programs, supervising staff, managing budgets, maintaining compliance, and driving safe, cost-effective operation. This full-time position is in Queensland's Local Government sector with housing and generous leave options.