About BCivil Recruitment – Be safe. Be civil.
BCivil Recruitment was founded in Ballarat and is the largest locally owned traffic control operator servicing the Ballarat region. Since 2018, we have delivered traffic management services to councils, contractors and major projects, earning a strong reputation for reliability, professionalism and safe work practices.
BCivil Recruitment is a VicRoads-accredited Traffic Management company, approved to operate across Road Categories 1, 2 and 3. We operate across Ballarat and Western Victoria, including the Central Highlands, Golden Plains, Moorabool, Ararat, Hepburn, Central Goldfields, Mount Alexander Shire and Horsham. Our long-standing presence in these regions provides strong local knowledge with the capacity to deliver at scale — local knowledge, regional reach.
Our operations are built on a commitment to compliance, safety and consistent service delivery, supported by a modern fleet of traffic management vehicles and equipment.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of our traffic management depot. This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of traffic management services while supporting the continued growth and scalability of the business.
You will coordinate daily operations, lead and support field staff, manage vehicles and equipment, and act as the primary operational point of contact for staff and clients. This role is systems-driven and requires strong computer capability, with a significant focus on scheduling, data accuracy and operational software.
The business should be able to expand services, clients and workforce with the Depot Manager confidently and effectively running the depot.
Key Responsibilities
As Depot Manager, your responsibilities will include:
* Coordinating daily traffic management operations, including staffing, vehicles and equipment
* Managing job bookings and operational changes, ensuring accurate entry into systems such as Traffio
* Providing strong day-to-day leadership and operational support to Traffic Controllers and TMA Operators
* Supporting onboarding, training and competency development of staff
* Ensuring compliance with WHS, road and traffic legislation, relevant permits and approvals, and company procedures
* Overseeing fleet, plant, equipment and depot facilities
* Maintaining high standards of client service and operational communication
* Contributing to workforce stability, staff retention and a positive team culture
* Ensuring the depot is operationally ready to support business growth, new clients and increased workloads
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Experience in traffic management, civil construction, transport or depot-based operations
* Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in an operational environment
* Strong computer and systems capability, with confidence using operational software and scheduling systems (Traffio or similar experience highly regarded)
* High attention to detail and accuracy when entering job, permit and operational data
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
* A sound understanding of WHS obligations and operational compliance
* A current and valid driver's licence (essential)
Desirable but not essential:
* TMI, TMD or higher traffic management accreditation
* Experience managing fleets, plant or operational assets
* Experience working with council or major contractor clients
What We Offer
* A senior leadership role within a growing and well-established traffic management business
* The opportunity to run and develop a depot with autonomy and strong organisational support
* Competitive salaries, aligned with experience and role responsibility
* Stable, ongoing work supported by long-term council and contractor relationships
* Company phone, laptop, uniform, and vehicle
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Strong safety, compliance and operational support systems
* A supportive, safety-focused and compliance-driven team environment
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you are suited to the Depot Manager role at BCivil Recruitment.