Fleet Workshop Supervisor at Hume City Council

Coolaroo, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

110506.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Fleet Maintenance, Workshop Operations, Contract Management, WHS Systems, Data Analysis, KPI Reporting, Budget Management, Risk Assessment, Heavy Vehicle Technology, AusFleet Software, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder Management, Supervision, Compliance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Description Permanent full time $110,506 per annum plus Superannuation and Commuter Use of Vehicle Join the Infrastructure & Assets team Hume City Council is positioned in one of Melbourne’s fastest growing and most diverse regions, where more than 150 languages are spoken and communities from around the world call home. Covering 504 km² of vibrant urban centres, new growth areas, and rich natural landscapes from parklands and rivers to treasured conservation area, the Council works to support sustainable growth, celebrate cultural and linguistic diversity, and protect the environment while delivering vital services that enhance community wellbeing. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fleet Workshop Supervisor to join our team in Coolaroo, Australia. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient operation of our fleet workshop, ensuring the maintenance and repair of our diverse vehicle fleet while leading a team of skilled technicians. The Fleet Workshop Supervisor’s primary objective is to ensure that all vehicles, plant and equipment provided for delivery of services by Hume City Council to the community are fully compliant with all statutory requirements and represent a safe workplace for staff. What you’ll be doing: Take a strategic and proactive approach to managing a diverse team of staff and contractors, working to build strong relationships, foster a positive and inclusive team culture, and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Maintenance services. Develop, implement and monitor programs / services to ensure a best practice approach to service delivery including: Scheduled Maintenance & Servicing, Breakdown Maintenance and Fleet Plant, Vehicles and Equipment Replacement Program. Establish, track and report on Key Performance Indicators and Workload Indicators, setting high standards for performance and continuously seeking opportunities for improvement. Conduct regular data analysis, review and reporting, monitoring workshop performance and identifying and addressing trends and issues in a timely and proactive manner. Ensure WHS Systems and Workshop Procedures are developed, implemented and maintained. Monitor the maintenance schedules as required to ensure that Fleet users achieve the optimum benefit and report on the performance of the workshop in relation to defined key performance indicators, service level agreements and budget. Aggregate and analyze data to provide comprehensive monthly reports on the maintenance performance of the Fleet. Lead negotiations and discussions with contractors and suppliers to ensure best value outcomes and maintain effective relationships with these stakeholders. Provide data to support statistical trends and environmental aspects relating to fleet. Utilise “Plant Assessor” software to conduct and monitor Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures and Pre-Start Checks of Council Fleet items. The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role: Ability to organise and manage a maintenance workshop dealing with Fleet, Plant (including Garbage Trucks and Street sweepers / Tractors) and equipment. Proficient knowledge and understanding of Fleet management software – AusFleet or experience with a similar Fleet Management Software system. Proficient knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated understanding of the legislative, safety and compliance requirements. Develop, monitor and report on budgets, prepare financial reports, and analyze financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Understanding is required of the organizational context, goals or policies, including knowledge of the Council’s strategic objectives and how the Fleet unit contributes to achieving them. Management skills to achieve objectives, setting priorities, planning, and organizing work despite conflicting pressures. Demonstrated ability to operate with minimal supervision and show high levels of initiative. Required Certifications & Qualifications Trade Qualification in Heavy Vehicle technology or related field with relevant experience and technical skills in fleet maintenance workshop/contract management environment. Extensive experience in engaging and supervision of mechanics and maintenance contractors. Current Driver’s Licence. Why Hume City Council? A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values: We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn. We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected. We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will. All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do. We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. Additional Information Position Description

Responsibilities

The Fleet Workshop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation of the fleet workshop, ensuring the maintenance and repair of diverse vehicles, plant, and equipment to meet all statutory compliance requirements. This involves strategically managing staff and contractors, developing maintenance programs, monitoring performance indicators, and maintaining safety systems.