Workshop Manager

CDC Victoria Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Fitness Passport

Health Insurance

Novated leasing

Inclusive team environment

Training programs

Job summary

CDC Victoria Pty Ltd is seeking a seasoned Workshop Manager to lead our service workshop and paintshop across Truganina and Albion. You will drive change management, staff leadership, safety standards, efficient workflows, and budget stewardship to deliver safe, reliable and roadworthy vehicles in line with Bus Safety standards.

Delivering exceptional operational performance, you will inspire teams, optimise processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across two busy depots in

Qualifications

• Hold a heavy vehicle trade certificate with valid MR/HR licence.
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to provide hands-on guidance to the workshop/paintshop team.
• Demonstrated experience diagnosing and rectifying complex issues across all bus systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.
• Proven track record of leading and motivating a team to achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operations of the service workshop/paintshop across two depots (Truganina and Albion).
• Drive change management including planning/executing depot relocations and establishing new systems of work.
• Foster a safety-conscious, customer-centric culture and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Oversee workflow, resource allocation, budgeting, and timely vehicle maintenance turnaround.
• Provide hands-on guidance and strong leadership to achieve operational excellence across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Safety leadership

Team management

Diagnostics

Communication

Education

Heavy vehicle trade certificate

Job description

Brand new opportunity has been created to lead our Workshop over two sites located at Truganina and Albion.

With outstanding leadership skills and technical knowledge, some of the key outcomes for this
position include:

Ensure an effective change management process, including the planning and execution of any
physical move of depot locations, efficient staff management and the establishment of new
systems of work to ensure the strategic delivery of safe, reliable and roadworthy vehicles in line
with Bus Safety standards.

Foster a positive, safety-conscious, and customer-centric culture within the workshop / paintshop.

Inspire and manage your team, driving a culture that prioritises safety, productivity and
collaboration.

Manage the overall operations of the service workshop / paintshop including workflow,
resource allocation, quality standards, efficient turnaround times of all vehicle maintenance
tasks.

Management of financial budgets and assets to ensure controlled expenditure and best value
for money and quality.

Ensure compliance and leadership with health and safety regulations and established policies
and procedures.

To be successful in this role you must have:

Hold a heavy vehicle trade certificate with valid MR/HR licence.

Strong technical knowledge and the ability to provide hands‑on guidance to the workshop /
paintshop team.

Demonstrated experience diagnosing and rectifying complex issues across all bus systems.

Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, and time management skills.

Proven track record of leading and motivating a team to achieve operational excellence.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively
across departments.

Benefits of working with CDC Victoria:

Uniform provided

Access to discounted gym memberships via Fitness Passport

Access to cheaper Health Insurance

Novated leasing available

Inclusive and supportive team environment

Backed by a large multinational organisation with established training programs, structures, and procedures.

About Us:

As one of the largest private bus operators across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, CDC Victoria is in the business of “Linking People, Places and Communities”.

With a fleet of 750 buses and coaches, we employ over 1400 staff from 80 diverse nations, and operate out of 8 depots – in Ballarat, Geelong, Mildura and Broken Hill, Oakleigh, Sunshine, Tullamarine. Westmeadows and Wyndham, which incorporates our Head Office.

We serve the community by providing essential public transport and offering reliable charter services to schools, sporting groups and other recreational groups within Victoria.

CDC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to attracting and developing adiverseworkforce that reflects the community we serve.We encourage and welcome applications from all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguisticallydiversebackgrounds.