Mechanical Tradesperson Team Leader - Narrandera

Transport for NSW; Narrandera; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

9-day fortnight

iPad

Work Phone

Basic Toolbox

various allowances

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a qualified mechanical tradesperson ready to step into a team-leader role at Narrandera. You will supervise a small crew, oversee maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicle plant, and drive safety and quality across the workshop.

You will also contribute to planning, process improvement and paperwork for the workshop management system. You should bring extensive heavy-vehicle experience, a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, and current

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanical tradesperson with leadership potential and safety focus.
• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent is required.
• Current NSW MV repair licence and White Card are essential.
• MR or HR licence is highly desirable; AIS/HVIS examiner ticket adds value.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of tradespersons to maintain heavy vehicle plant and equipment safely.
• Lead maintenance and repairs on plant items, vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure WHS standards and quality objectives are achieved.
• Plan short-term tasks and coordinate with workshop supervisor.
• Assist with administration of workshop management system and stock records.
• Support conflict resolution and team development; promote equity.
• Attend after-hours callouts and travel as required; travel statewide.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Tools

AIS & HVIS Examiners Ticket

MR/HR Driver’s Licence

Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Licence

White Card

Job description

You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work. You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team. In this role, you’ll:

Supervise a team of tradespersons to maintain heavy vehicle plant and equipment safely.

The role also safely carries out the duties of Mechanical Tradesperson Grade 1-3.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the team maintains WHS Standards and quality objectives are achieved.

You will be leading a small crew who undertake maintenance and repairs on a range of plant items, vehicles and mechanical equipment where no day is the same!

You will be involved in:

• Supporting the workshop supervisor with day-to-day operations.
• Facilitating team meetings, processes and encouraging team engagement and suggestions for improvement.
• Short term planning.
• Assist with administration of workshop management system
• Simple problem evaluation and continuous improvement processes.
• Conflict resolution and team development.
• Ensuring equity within the team.
• Ordering of materials/product and record keeping.
• Work Health Safety inspections.

You may also be required to work outside normal working hours. You must be able attend after hour callouts as well as be prepared to travel throughout the state and work at locations away from the base station. This is an ongoing full-time role located at Narrandera. TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within a reasonable distance of the Narrandera Depot.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack .

About you

We are looking for a qualified mechanical tradesperson ready for a step up, who is a people leader and safety professional with the ability to overcome and remove obstacles in the course of work. To be successful in this role, you will have extended experience and understanding in mechanical trades involving installation, maintenance, repairs, commissioning, and modification of complex machinery driven by hydraulic/pneumatic principles. You’re an experienced negotiator and possess a finely tuned ability to communicate, influence and find solutions whilst keeping up the team spirit. Any experience in previous leadership roles or safety committee involvement will be highly advantageous. It is essential that you have Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent and experience working with Heavy Vehicles. You hold a current Motor Vehicle Repair Industry licence, Construction Industry White Card and a current unrestricted NSW Motor Vehicle driver’s licence. A Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s Licence is highly desirable. An AIS & HVIS Examiners Ticket will also be highly regarded.

• 4 weeks annual leave
• 9-day fortnight
• iPad
• Work Phone
• Basic Toolbox
• various allowances relevant to the position

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 15 November 2026

For any enquiries, please contact John Roberts at [e-mail].

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