Supervisor Workshop

City of Darwin; Darwin; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

6 weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave

Wellbeing program

Job summary

City of Darwin is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor in Darwin, Australia. The role supervises the workshop team to deliver scheduled maintenance, fleet repairs and modifications while meeting safety and compliance standards.

The successful candidate will provide leadership, mentoring, and operational excellence, ensuring continuity of service and optimal workshop performance. Entering a fixed-term contract with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• A relevant or equivalent Certificate III qualification is required.
• Leadership and supervisory experience is essential.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and planning/coordination skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the workshop team to complete repairs and maintenance.
• Plan and implement the fleet preventive maintenance program.
• Oversee repairs and modifications of plant and equipment.
• Manage workshop stores, parts, and consumables.
• Maintain records and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Role requires leading by example within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Accountability

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Tools

MR Licence

White Card

Job description

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Join the Council in a leadership role. Opportunity for a motivated person!

Darwin, Australia

Reference: 6940454

• Permanent Full Time
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days personal leave
• Free on-site parking

This position is required to effectively supervise the workshop team and deliver the scheduled maintenance program, fleet repairs, modifications and other ad hoc needs as they arise. As a member of the operational leadership team this position is expected to lead, guide and manage the allocated workshop team in accordance with our Code of Conduct and other legislative obligations.

Some key responsibilities:

• Effectively lead the workshop team to ensure repairs, maintenance and modifications are completed in accordance with work schedules, and our fleet is maintained to the standards required
• Plan, coordinate and implement the fleet preventative maintenance program
• Plan, coordinate and oversee repairs and modification of plant and equipment
• Monitor workshop stores including, parts, consumables, and lubricants to ensure continuity or service delivery
• Maintain records management in accordance with established standards
• Lead by example and maintain section compliance with all Workplace Health and Safety policies, procedures and practices to ensure City of Darwin's duty of care and legislative obligations are maintained at all times.

About YOU:

The ideal applicant for the Workshop Supervisor role will demonstrate strong accountability, with a proven ability to lead teams. They will support and mentor their team and foster a healthy and professional team culture. They will be able to apply their mechanical and leadership skills to guide the workshop team in achieving service outcomes. They will continuously seek opportunities to improve workshop operations and service delivery outcomes.

To be successful you will have:

• A relevant or equivalent Certificate III qualification as outlined below: -
  • Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
  • Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
  • Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
  • Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or equivalent industry relevant supervisory experience (Minimum 4 years' experience)
• Medium Rigid Licence (MR)
• General Construction White Card

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary of $97,209.91 per annum plus superannuation 12%. As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Jack Wickham on 0428 973 269 during business hours.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.

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