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 qualified 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.
For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.
Salary information: $76,****** to $86,****** per annum including industry allowance plus superannuation
For further information and how to apply:
1. Download and review the
Position Description
including the Key Selection Criteria.
2. Information to be included with your application:
Letter of application
Current resume
Key Selection Criteria Responses
3. Submit your application
Applications Close Monday 7 September **** 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.

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