Supervisor Satellite Workshops
Pubblicato il 18-09-2026 - City of Gold Coast in Carrara
- Tempo pieno | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours per week
- Salary: From $101,616 to $108,140 per annum plus Superannuation
- Position Brief - Supervisor Satellite Workshops
About the team
Fleet Services plays a critical role in ensuring the City's extensive fleet of vehicles, plant and equipment are safe, reliable and available to support service delivery across the organisation. The team is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, operational performance and customer service while delivering cost-effective solutions for the City.
About the role
As the Supervisor Satellite Workshops, you'll lead and coordinate our satellite workshop operations, including teams at Pimpama Workshop, Carrara Auto Electrics and Communications, and Fleet Plant Inspectors.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for ensuring your teams deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective repairs, maintenance and modifications to the City's fleet assets.
You'll manage weekly work schedules and respond to unplanned or break-in work, balancing competing priorities to keep workshop operations running smoothly and achieve the goals of the Fleet Business Plan.
Working closely with the broader Fleet team, you'll drive performance, support continuous improvement and ensure high standards of safety and quality across all workshop activities.
In this role you'll
- Lead and supervise workshop teams across Pimpama, Carrara Auto Electrics and Communications, and Fleet Plant Inspectors
- Manage weekly work schedules and coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
- Ensure the safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery of fleet repairs, maintenance and modification services.
- Monitor, achieve and report on performance targets and key performance indicators.
- Ensure the safety and quality of work performed across your teams.
- Manage workshop resources and business processes to support effective service delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance management systems and workshop processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve fleet performance, utilisation and whole-of-life value.
- Apply your trade skills and technical knowledge to support workshop activities when required.
- Participate in the Fleet Maintenance after-hours duty roster.
- Build strong working relationships across Fleet to support operational and business objectives.
We’re looking for people who have:
We're looking for an experienced trade professional and people leader who can balance hands-on technical knowledge with strong leadership and operational management skills.
You will have
- Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Road Transport – Mechanical Trade or an equivalent qualification with relevant experience.
- Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or equivalent relevant experience.
- Current unrestricted Class C Driver Licence – Mandatory (HR Drivers Licence would be highly desirable)
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card) (highly desirable or willingness to obtain if successful)
- Approved Examiner Queensland Transport – LV, HV LT & HT (highly desirable)
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications (highly desirable)
- Demonstrated experience leading or supervising workshop, maintenance or operational teams.
- Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance, repairs and workshop operations.
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety and quality outcomes.
- Experience managing work schedules, resources and competing priorities in a busy operational environment.
- The ability to monitor performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- A collaborative and hands-on leadership style with the ability to support, develop and motivate your team.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
- A stable working environment with job security
- A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
- Free parking
- Uniform and PPE provided
- A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
- Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay
- Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Ashley Shannon
Contact Email (email hidden)
Closing Date Monday 21st September 2026 /11:59pm AEDT
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.