Overview
Base pay range: A$140,000.00/yr - A$160,000.00/yr
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Workshop Supervisor – Moranbah
9 Day Fortnight | Regional Queensland Lifestyle | Heavy Vehicle Workshop Leadership
Are you an experienced Workshop Supervisor or Leading Hand looking to step up and lead a busy truck repair and service workshop? This is your chance to take on a key role in Moranbah, Central Queensland, where you’ll enjoy a 9 day fortnight and the lifestyle benefits of living in a close-knit regional community.
- Work-life balance – 9 day fortnight so you can make the most of long weekends
- Strong regional community – live and work in Moranbah, away from city traffic
- Career growth – lead a skilled workshop team and gain exposure to heavy vehicle fleet operations
- Well established company who are market leaders - Key clients in the region
- 5/2 Roster - Sleep at home every night
- Attractive Salary with Twin Cab Ute
About the Role
As Workshop Supervisor, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of a truck service and maintenance workshop, ensuring repairs and servicing are delivered safely, on time, and to high standards. You’ll allocate jobs, supervise staff, ensure quality control, and play a hands-on role when needed.
This role suits a practical leader who enjoys being part of a workshop environment, supporting the team, and taking pride in getting trucks back on the road.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supervising and motivating workshop staff, including training and mentoring apprentices
- Allocating and overseeing repair and service jobs to meet deadlines
- Ensuring quality standards, safety compliance, and workshop efficiency
- Supporting with diagnostics and hands-on repairs when required
- Managing job records, stock control, and workshop administration
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience as a Workshop Supervisor, Leading Hand, or similar in truck maintenance
- Trade qualifications in Heavy Vehicle / Diesel Fitting / Automotive Mechanical Technology
- Strong technical skills with Volvo, Scania, or Isuzu trucks highly regarded
- Leadership ability – you know how to get the best out of a team while maintaining safety and quality standards
- A preference for regional living, with interest in building a lifestyle in Moranbah
Moranbah is a thriving regional town in the Bowen Basin, known for its strong community, sporting facilities, and easy access to Central Queensland, close to The Whitsundays and Mackay, for the best fishing in Queensland.
With a 9 day fortnight roster, you’ll have regular long weekends to enjoy everything the region has to offer.
How to Apply
Apply today with your updated resume. Contact Garth Wood on or
Please note: Only candidates with the right to work in Australia can be considered. Sponsorship is not available for this role, and candidates who are not in Australia will not be considered.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Engineering and Management
- Industries: Repair and Maintenance, Mining, and Truck Transportation
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