Workshop Supervisor

Careers at Council; Colac; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of our mechanical workshop, supervising staff, coordinating servicing and maintenance across a diverse fleet.

This hands-on leadership role combines technical expertise with safety, planning and stakeholder liaison to keep plant and fleet assets reliable and available for community services. A trade qualification and Victorian licence are essential.

Qualifications

• A trade qualification in Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent.
• Strong experience in mechanical workshop operations and maintenance environments.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff or leading workshop activities.
• Knowledge of heavy plant, trucks, light fleet and associated equipment.
• Experience coordinating servicing and preventative maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements within workshop environments.
• Experience using fleet maintenance or workshop management systems.
• Strong communication, organisational and customer service skills.
• A current Victorian Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily, weekly and monthly maintenance programs.
• Supervising workshop staff and apprentices.
• Scheduling servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance activities.
• Managing workshop inventory, parts and consumables.
• Monitoring fleet availability and minimising downtime.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, legislative and quality standards.
• Supporting internal stakeholders with timely and professional service.
• Driving continuous improvement across workshop operations and maintenance practices.

Skills

Diesel/Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Communication

Fleet management

Education

Trade qualification in Diesel Mechanics/Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Tools

Fleet/workshop management systems

Job description

Workshop Supervisor

Permanent Full Time | Band 5 | Colac Otway Shire Council

Lead the Workshop That Keeps Our Community Moving

Are you a qualified Heavy Vehicle or Diesel Mechanic ready to take the next step into leadership? Do you enjoy mentoring others, coordinating workshop operations and ensuring plant and fleet assets are maintained to the highest standards?

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of our mechanical workshop and play a critical role in keeping Council's fleet, heavy plant and equipment safe, reliable and operational.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you'll combine your technical expertise with team supervision, planning, safety and operational coordination.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader Fleet and Workshop, you will coordinate workshop activities that support a diverse fleet of heavy plant, trucks, light vehicles and associated equipment. You'll provide leadership and technical guidance to workshop employees and apprentices while ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating daily, weekly and monthly maintenance programs
• Supervising workshop staff and apprentices
• Scheduling servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance activities
• Managing workshop inventory, parts and consumables
• Monitoring fleet availability and minimising downtime
• Ensuring compliance with safety, legislative and quality standards
• Supporting internal stakeholders with timely and professional service
• Driving continuous improvement across workshop operations and maintenance practices.

About You

You are a practical leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems and delivering quality outcomes.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A trade qualification in Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent
• Strong experience in mechanical workshop operations and maintenance environments
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff or leading workshop activities
• Knowledge of heavy plant, trucks, light fleet and associated equipment
• Experience coordinating servicing and preventative maintenance programs
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements within workshop environments
• Experience using fleet maintenance or workshop management systems
• Strong communication, organisational and customer service skills
• A current Victorian Driver Licence

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you're a skilled mechanical professional with a passion for leadership, safety and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary information: $76,700.22 to $86,998.54 per annum including industry allowance plus superannuation

Applications Close Monday 7 September 2026 at 11:59pm

Please note: we reserve the right to conduct interviews with suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.