Supervisor Workshop

• Permanent Full Time
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days personal leave
• Free on-site parking

This position is required to effectively supervise the workshop team and deliver the scheduled maintenance program, fleet repairs, modifications and other ad hoc needs as they arise.   As a member of the operational leadership team this position is expected to lead, guide and manage the allocated workshop team in accordance with our Code of Conduct and other legislative obligations.

Some key responsibilities:

• Effectively lead the workshop team to ensure repairs, maintenance and modifications are completed in accordance with work schedules, and our fleet is maintained to the standards required
• Plan, coordinate and implement the fleet preventative maintenance program
• Plan, coordinate and oversee repairs and modification of plant and equipment
• Monitor workshop stores including, parts, consumables, and lubricants to ensure continuity or service delivery
• Maintain records management in accordance with established standards
• Lead by example and maintain section compliance with all Workplace Health and Safety policies, procedures and practices to ensure City of Darwin's duty of care and legislative obligations are maintained at all times.

About YOU:

The ideal applicant for the Workshop Supervisor role will demonstrate strong accountability, with a proven ability to lead teams. They will support and mentor their team and foster a healthy and professional team culture. They will be able to apply their mechanical and leadership skills to guide the workshop team in achieving service outcomes. They will continuously seek opportunities to improve workshop operations and service delivery outcomes.

To be successful you will have:

• A relevant or equivalent Certificate III qualification as outlined below: -

1. Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
2. Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
3. Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
4. Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or equivalent industry relevant supervisory experience (Minimum 4 years’ experience)
• Medium Rigid Licence (MR)
• General Construction White Card

Why join us?

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary of $97,209.91 per annum plus superannuation 12%. As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Jack Wickham on [0428 973 269](tel:0428 973 269) during business hours.

To apply:

Applications will only be accepted via our website | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0526 8930 0526)
• Email: [email protected]

Applications close at 5pm on 01 November 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted after the closing date.