About the Opportunity

Lead a skilled workshop team and help keep Council’s fleet, plant and equipment safe, reliable and ready for work.

We’re looking for an experienced Workshop Coordinator to lead the Workshop team and coordinate the day-to-day servicing, maintenance and repair of Council’s vehicles, plant, machinery and equipment, ensuring our fleet remains secure, reliable and available to support Council’s operations. Key responsibilities include:

- Lead and coordinate the Workshop team, providing direction, support and feedback while fostering a positive and cooperative team environment.
- Coordinate scheduled and unplanned servicing, repairs and on-site support for Council’s fleet, plant, machinery and equipment.
- Plan maintenance programs and weekly workloads to make the best use of team capacity and minimise disruption to operations.
- Oversee workshop operations, including fleet servicing, statutory requirements and agreed service levels.
- Manage workshop budgets including sourcing and ordering parts.
- Liaise with Council staff and external customers to coordinate servicing, repairs and respond to fleet and equipment queries.

To be successful, you will hold a Plant Mechanic Trade Certificate and have proven experience repairing and maintaining a wide range of plant, machinery and equipment. You will also have experience supervising a technical team, strong leadership skills, and experience managing budgets, including sourcing and ordering parts.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration

$91,219 - $104,902 per annum plus superannuation

The Benefits

This is an opportunity to take on a leadership role within Council’s Workshop,



using your technical experience to lead the team and help shape how our fleet and plant are maintained. You’ll broaden your experience across fleet operations, maintenance planning, risk management and workshop coordination while working with teams across Council.

- Full-time 35 hours per week
- Monthly rostered day off
- 14% employer superannuation
- My Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Concessional Christmas Leave
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
- Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
- Annual flu vaccination provided
- Free parking on-site

What's Next?

We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume.

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks,



working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact View email address on au.fitly.work for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 22 October 2026 at 11.30pm

Who to Contact: John Latter, Works and Operations Manager on View phone number on au.fitly.work

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.

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