Workshop Supervisor

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As Victoria's community grows so does Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV). Due to a retirement this busy and rewarding role as the Bodyshop Supervisor is where you will also develop and lead the future teams as the Apprentice Co-ordinator for FRV's workshops.

About the Role

FRV are seeking an experienced Bodyshop Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in FRV's Thornbury location. You will oversee daily workshop tasks, manage trades personnel, ensure quality and safety standards, audit compliance and liaise with management to drive performance.

This hands-on leadership role combines operational oversight with technical involvement in all aspects of the workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise workshop staff, including tradespersons and apprentices, ensuring efficient task allocation and performance monitoring.
• Manage production schedules, allocate resources, and oversee workflow to meet deadlines and quality benchmarks.
• Ensure compliance with OHS/WHS standards, lead daily pre-starts/toolbox meetings, and promote a safety-first culture.
• Interpret engineering/workshop drawings and fabrication plans to guide the team's work in structural steel, pump, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, equipment readiness, and service schedules.
• Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and mentor team members.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent
• Competent in the use of equipment maintenance software
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads and delegate effectively
• Ability to remain calm under the pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities
• Collaborative approach to managing needs of internal vs external stakeholders
• Strong Computer Literacy Skills (including MS Office Suite, SAP)
• Ability to work successfully within a team and autonomously
• Demonstrated commitment to safety

Serving the Community, valuing teamwork, having integrity, showing respect and being accountable are core values at Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV).

We are looking for candidates who are committed to upholding our organisational values and behaviours as these guide our work and shape our culture.

About Us

FRV is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. FRV comprises of 4,500 dedicated employees who serve and protect communities throughout Melbourne and Victoria's major regional centres.

We value and respect workplace diversity and seek to build a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting both, a tailored cover letter and your resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed.

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don't miss this opportunity.

If you require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Veronika Klaic, Recruitment Business Partner at veronika.klaic@frv.vic.gov.au

FRV is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).

Therefore, there is a requirement that all FRV employees be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 in order to work for FRV outside of their place of residence.

Prior to commencement of employment with FRV you will need to provide evidence that you are fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 or unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and upload this evidence to the FRV Vaccination Hub.

Acceptable evidence includes:

• COVID-19 digital certificate or ATAGI exemption certificate (available via your myGov account).
• Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account).

Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccination doses.

• Seniority levelAssociate

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionQuality Assurance
• IndustriesPublic Safety

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