Workshop & Fleet Services Supervisor

Cloncurry Shire Council; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks Annual Leave (with 17.5% Leave

Housing subject to negotiation

Monthly RDO

Sick leave

Job summary

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an experienced Workshop & Fleet Services Supervisor to join our Infrastructure and Environment team. Lead workshop operations, oversee servicing and maintenance across the fleet, plant and equipment, and contribute to safety and reliability in service.

The role is hands-on and involves out-of-hours call-outs, with Locals encouraged to apply. Applications close on 28 October 2026 at 12 PM.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanical tradesperson with relevant post-trade capabilities.
• Experience in supervising workshop teams and maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan maintenance programs, allocate workloads, and coordinate breakdown responses.
• Supervise staff, support performance, mentor apprentices and trainees.
• Manage workshop budgets, parts procurement and records.
• Maintain fleet registrations and compliance records.
• Assist plant replacement planning and tender evaluation.
• Implement safe work practices and improve efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Maintenance planning

Team leadership

Workshop safety

Education

Trade qualification: Diesel/Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Tools

Hydraulics

Automotive electrical systems

Welding

Job description

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an experienced Workshop & Fleet Services Supervisor to join our Infrastructure and Environment team. Bring your mechanical expertise and leadership skills to a hands-on role overseeing workshop operations and keeping Council’s diverse fleet, plant and equipment safe, reliable and ready for service.

What We Offer:

• 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

About The Role:

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.

The position involves workshop and field duties, with out-of-hours call-outs as required.

About You:

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.
• 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. Locals are encouraged to apply! Applications close on 28 October 2026 at 12 PM Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.