Posted: 09/10/2026

Closing Date: 30/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: St Arnaud

Job Category: Government and Defence

Supervisor: Plant and Mechanical Workshop

Permanent Full Time | St Arnaud

Salary: $82963.56 - $95217.39 per annum (including maintenance and industry allowances)

Plus: 12% superannuation, RDO a Fortnight, Working hours 7am -4pm & No Weekends

Applications close: 30th October 2026 11:59pm

Download the Position Description

Keep our community moving. Join Council today! Lead our Plant and Mechanical Workshop! Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking a capable Supervisor for our Plant and Mechanical Workshop. In this role, you’ll coordinate plant and workshop maintenance, support operational priorities and identify ways to improve efficiency. We’re looking for someone who can work independently and oversee repairs and maintenance to keep our fleet and equipment operating reliably.

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Based in Victoria’s Grampians region, Northern Grampians Shire Council is a diverse, community-focused organisation with 14 worksites. We value innovation, respect, responsiveness and continuous improvement and offer opportunities to collaborate, take on new challenges and grow your career.

About the role

Working independently, you’ll coordinate plant and workshop maintenance, support operational priorities and improve efficiency. You’ll carry out repairs and advanced maintenance, including hydraulics; plan work and estimate materials; arrange contractors when needed; assess equipment risks; maintain fleet and inventory systems; manage workshop stores; and supervise staff assisting with maintenance.

About you

You are a capable and self-directed maintenance professional who can work alone, take initiative and organise work effectively. You bring the technical skills to maintain plant and equipment, assess risks and identify when specialist contractor support is needed.



You can also help introduce systems, support staff and contribute to ongoing improvement across workshop operations.

Benefits include:

- RDO a Fortnight
- 7am - 4pm, no weekends

- Versatile work arrangements

- Training and professional development

- Supportive Manager
- Salary packaging, including remote area housing allowances and novated leases
- Paid leave options, including purchased leave and paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- The chance to enjoy the region’s beautiful landscapes and biodiversity

Diversity & Inclusion Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer that reflects the communities we serve. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including gender, sexuality, culture, faith, ability, family structure and identity, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTIQA+ people. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Recruitment support

If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process to participate, please contact us at [email protected]

Pre-employment checks

All appointments are subject to satisfactory:

- Police Record Check

- Medical/ Health Assessment

- Working with Children Check

Please contact Heath Pohl, Manager Operations on (03) 5358 8778 for a private conversation or apply online. We’d love to hear from you!

Desired Skills and Experience

How to apply

- Please download and read the position description to view the full selection criteria
- Click the Apply Button to submit application
- Attach a resume and cover letter

If you'd like to know more contact Mick McQueen, Coordinator Infrastructure Operations at [email protected] or call 03 5358 8700. Applications close Sunday the 30th October at 11:59pm

📌 Supervisor Plant and Mechanical Workshops (Saint Arnaud)
🏢 Northern Grampians Shire Council
📍 Saint Arnaud