Workshop & Fleet Services Supervisor

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

Job Description

Reporting to the Public Works Manager, you will oversee workshop operations and coordinate servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance across Council's fleet, plant and equipment, while actively participating in mechanical work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning maintenance programs, allocating workloads and coordinating responses to breakdowns and operational priorities.


• Supervising employees, supporting performance and providing guidance to apprentices and trainees.


• Managing workshop budgets, parts procurement and maintenance documentation.


• Maintaining fleet registrations, permits and associated compliance records.


• Contributing to plant replacement planning, procurement and tender evaluation.


• Implementing safe work practices and improving workshop efficiency, asset reliability and cost management.

About the Candidate

You are a qualified mechanical tradesperson with sound technical expertise and the ability to lead an effective workshop team. You bring an organised approach to maintenance planning, exercise sound judgement and communicate professionally with employees, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

You will demonstrate:

• Experience servicing and repairing heavy plant, commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles and small engines.


• Technical proficiency in hydraulics, automotive electrical systems and welding.


• Effective workload planning and the ability to manage competing priorities with limited supervision.


• Team supervision, employee development and practical problem-solving skills.


• Computer literacy and accuracy in maintenance reporting, job records and parts ordering.


• Sound resource management and a consistent commitment to workplace safety.

Mandatory Requirements:

• A recognised mechanical trade qualification, such as Diesel Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic.


• A current HR class driver's licence.


• A current High Risk Work Licence for forklift operation.


• Relevant accreditation or post-trade qualifications in hydraulics, automotive electrical work and/or welding, as outlined in the position description.

For a more detailed job outline, please refer to the attached PD.

Work Environment

• Full-Time - Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream C) Award - State 2017 - Salary $100,000 - $115,000 + Superannuation


• 5 weeks Annual Leave (with 17.5% Leave Loading)


• Monthly RDO (13 per year)


• Housing subject to negotiation


• Personal (Sick) Leave


• Remote Area Housing Allowance