Workshop & Fleet Services Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing subject to negotiation

5 weeks Annual Leave

Monthly RDO

Personal (Sick) Leave

Job summary

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a hands-on Workshop & Fleet Services Supervisor to lead our Infrastructure and Environment team. You will oversee workshop operations and coordinate servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance across Council’s fleet, plant and equipment, while actively performing mechanical work.

You are a qualified tradesperson with strong leadership, planning and safety skills, and you will supervise staff, manage budgets and ensure compliance with permits and records.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanical tradesperson with Fleet maintenance experience.
• Post-trade qualifications in hydraulics, automotive electrical or welding preferred.
• Proven leadership in workshop environments and applying safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop operations and coordinate servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Plan maintenance programs, allocate workloads and respond to breakdowns.
• Supervise staff, support apprentices and manage budgets and parts ordering.
• Maintain fleet registrations, permits and compliance records.
• Contribute to plant replacement planning and tender evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Workshop supervision

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Education

Diesel Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic qualification

Post-trade qualifications in hydraulics/automotive electrical/welding

Tools

Maintenance documentation

Hydraulics diagnostics

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.

Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.