Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Property Fleet and Emergency Management
Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)
Salary Range: Base Salary $99,907 per annum + super, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary
Location: Fleet Services - Bohle, Townsville
Application Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 6 May 2026
Take charge of a busy fleet workshop where your hands-on skills and leadership actually matter.
In this role, you’ll keep our small plant and fleet running efficiently by diagnosing, repairing and servicing equipment, coaching apprentices and trades, and setting the standard for safety, productivity and quality work. You’ll plan and coordinate people, parts and tools to hit maintenance schedules and capital works targets, advise management on fleet reliability and spares, and step up into Team Leader duties when required.
If you’re a practical problem‑solver who can lead from the front, keep customers informed, improve how things are done, and make sure the job’s done safely and on time, this is your chance to take the next step.
Qualifications and Experience
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Trade Certificate – Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) with considerable technical, diagnostic and analytical skills and experience in the service and repair of vehicles, plant, trucks and equipment including hydraulic, pneumatic, auto electrical, air-conditioning systems and minor welding repairs’. Substantial experience in the discipline of mechanical engineering / automotive trades is desirable.
* Current “C” class driver’s license, “HR” class driver’s license (desirable).
* Sound knowledge of and the ability to implement modern practices relevant to workshop activities and fleet maintenance procedures, including maintenance of a safe work environment, safe workspace and practices, plant equipment and material usage.
* Experience in a leadership role, coordinating and supervising trades staff and/or contractors and maintaining collaborative workplace interactions.
* Intermediate computer literacy skills (or the ability to acquire) relevant to Outlook, Word, Excel, Council Business Management Systems and Kronos Workforce Timekeeper applications.
* Good interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills including sound written and numeracy skills.
* Well-developed time management skills including the ability to prioritise tasks, assess and negotiate project timeframes.
For further information review the Position Description.
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
* 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
* 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Uniforms, tools and PPE provided
* Annual wage progression
* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
Contact Person: Ian (Senior Team Leader)
Contact Email: ***@townsville.qld.gov.au (for position enquiries only)
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
For further information review the Position Description.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.