Regional Workshop Manager - Pakenham and Monbulk

Ventura Bus Lines; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Bus Lines in Victoria is seeking a Regional Workshop Manager to lead workshop operations across Pakenham and Monbulk, driving safety, efficiency and people leadership while mentoring apprentices and developing skilled technicians.

The role requires a mechanical or trade qualification, proven multi-site workshop experience, strong leadership and stakeholder management, plus a current Australian Driver Licence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership with multi-site workshop experience.
• Experience mentoring apprentices and developing technicians.
• Current Australian Driver Licence (class appropriate).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop workshop teams across multiple locations.
• Oversee day-to-day workshop and fleet maintenance to meet safety and reliability targets.
• Manage labour, resources and productivity; monitor repair times and schedules.
• Partner with Depot Managers and suppliers to coordinate maintenance and ensure fleet availability.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure WHS compliance across all sites.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Safety compliance

Heavy vehicle maintenance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Mechanical or Trade Qualification

Job description

Regional Workshop Manager - Pakenham and Monbulk

At Ventura, our workshop teams are at the heart of keeping our fleet moving and our communities connected. We're looking for an experienced Regional Workshop Manager to lead our workshop operations across Pakenhamand Monbulk, while developing and inspiring the next generation of skilled technicians and apprentices.

This is more than a workshop management role. It's an opportunity to combine your technical expertise, leadership capability, and passion for mentoring to make a lasting impact on both our people and our business.

About the Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you will take responsibility for the operational performance, safety, efficiency, and people leadership of our workshop teams across multiple sites.

You will lead a large team of skilled tradespeople and apprentices, ensuring our fleet is maintained to the highest safety and reliability standards while fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and develop workshop teams across multiple locations.
• Drive employee engagement, performance management, recruitment, and workforce planning.
• Mentor and support apprentices, ensuring consistent learning and development opportunities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Workshop Operations

• Oversee day-to-day workshop and fleet support operations across Croydon and Lilydale.
• Manage labour, resources, and workshop productivity to achieve operational targets.
• Monitor repair times, work allocation, and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure vehicle availability aligns with operational requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Depot Managers to coordinate maintenance activities and fleet availability.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers, educational institutions, and union representatives.
• Oversee inventory and parts management to support maintenance requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture across all workshop operations.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety standards and industry best practice.
• Maintain a safe environment for employees, contractors, suppliers, and visitors.

About You

You are a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise and a genuine passion for developing people.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A Mechanical or Trade Qualification.
• Proven experience leading workshop operations within a multi-site environment.
• Strong people management and leadership capability.
• Extensive knowledge of heavy vehicle maintenance and workshop best practices.
• Demonstrated success coaching, mentoring, and developing tradespeople and apprentices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Working knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• A current Australian Driver Licence.

Why Join Ventura?

At Ventura, you'll join an organisation that has been transporting communities since 1924 and continues to be one of Victoria's most respected transport operators.

We offer:

• Competitive salary package.
• Fully maintained company vehicle.
• Company phone and laptop.
• Free onsite parking.
• Ongoing support and mentoring from experienced industry leaders.
• A stable and secure organisation with a strong future.
• An inclusive, supportive, and team-oriented culture.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the development of our people and future workforce.

Why Ventura?

For over 100 years, Ventura has been connecting communities through safe, reliable, and friendly transport services. Behind every successful journey is a team of dedicated professionals across Operations, Charter, Workshop, and Fleet working together to deliver exceptional service.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Ventura is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.