Workshop Supervisor

About the role

Coolamon Shire Council is seeking a Workshop Supervisor for its Engineering and Technical Services directorate. This permanent full-time role (38 hours) ensures quality repairs and maintenance of mobile plant, fixed plant, vehicles and equipment. It reports to the Executive Manager, Engineering and Technical Services and supervises up to two employees.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose problems from electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and rectify faults in machinery and vehicles.
• Schedule and carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on Council plant, equipment, machinery and vehicles.
• Ensure work complies with Council standards and Australian Design Rules (ADR).
• Interpret manuals and software to identify spare parts and liaise with suppliers on parts ordering.
• Supervise, train and mentor an Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic and supervise staff in basic plant servicing.
• Maintain the workshop area, tools and equipment, and keep the workshop vehicle safe and tidy.
• Complete regular and annual Council plant reports and stay current with mechanical standards.
• Comply with Council policies, procedures and legislative requirements, including workplace health and safety.

Required profile

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic with at least 3 years of trade experience.
• Current HR licence, forklift licence (Class LF), Motor Vehicle Inspector's Certificate (light vehicles) and WHS White Card.
• Demonstrated experience servicing and repairing heavy earthmoving plant and machinery.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision, in a team and to manage multiple tasks.

Required skills

• Knowledge of mechanical workshop operations, standards and regulations for plant and fleet.
• Good knowledge of heavy equipment, electronic diesel engines and hydraulics.
• Planning, administrative and computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Oral and written communication and conflict resolution skills.

What we offer

• Salary of $1,223.90 to $1,346.01 per week depending on qualifications and experience.
• Rostered day off every 3 weeks, weekly pay, and supplied workwear and PPE.
• Professional development, salary packaging, annual flu vaccinations and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Local government employment conditions: 2 weeks sick leave, 4 weeks annual leave, 1 week MyLeave and long service after 5 years.

Applications include a completed application form, cover letter and resume, sent by email to the General Manager by 5:00pm on 10 November 2026.