Join Australia’s leader in sustainable, total waste management solutions. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on

Workshop Supervisor

to lead our workshop operations and ensure the safe, efficient and cost-effective maintenance of our heavy vehicle fleet.

Based in

Northgate, QLD , you will play a key role in maximising fleet availability, maintaining regulatory compliance and driving workshop performance. Working closely with Leading Hands, technicians, operations teams, suppliers and service providers, you will ensure our fleet remains protected, reliable and ready to support our operations.

This is an opportunity for a strong people leader with solid technical expertise to make a genuine impact on workshop performance, team capability and fleet reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily workshop operations, including scheduling, job allocation and workflow management through Leading Hands

Drive fleet availability and reliability while minimising vehicle downtime

Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective repairs and maintenance

Monitor and improve workshop productivity, labour utilisation and repair turnaround times

Lead, coach and develop technicians and workshop employees, building a high-performing and engaged team

Manage employee performance, training, succession planning and workforce capability

Ensure servicing, maintenance and repairs are completed to manufacturer specifications, company standards and legislative requirements

Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, NHVR and other relevant regulatory requirements





Oversee preventative maintenance programs to improve fleet reliability and asset performance

Manage workshop budgets, parts inventory, external repair costs and expenditure controls

Identify and implement opportunities to improve workshop efficiency, processes and performance

Champion workplace health and safety and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Monitor, manage and report against key workshop and fleet performance KPIs

Manage vehicle registration requirements and coordinate annual inspections to maintain NHVR scheme compliance

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Demonstrated experience in fleet maintenance, heavy vehicle operations or workshop management

Strong mechanical and technical knowledge within a heavy vehicle environment

Proven experience leading, coaching and developing workshop or operational teams

A Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic qualification is highly desirable

A Heavy Rigid (HR) Vehicle Licence

Sound knowledge of fleet compliance, preventative maintenance programs and safety requirements

Experience using fleet and workshop management systems

Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills

The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

A strong commitment to safety,



continuous improvement and operational excellence

Success in this Role

You are a proactive, safety-focused leader who combines strong technical knowledge with effective people leadership. You are comfortable being hands-on when required while maintaining oversight of the broader workshop operation.

You build strong relationships, set clear expectations and develop capable, accountable teams. Most importantly, you understand the critical role the workshop plays in keeping operations moving and take pride in delivering a safe, compliant and reliable fleet.

About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high-growth, ASX-listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, we aim to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company, with industry-leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

Competitive salary package

Career opportunities in a high-growth Australian business

Supportive and safe work environment

Paid parental leave

Great company benefits, including our employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug and alcohol testing, as well a

📌 Workshop Supervisor (Gold Coast)
🏢 Cleanaway
📍 Gold Coast