metro depot manager, rochedale

Personnel Area: Public Transport Services

Branch: Transport Operations

Duration: Contract – 4 years

Public Transport Services help keep our city moving. Whether by bus, CityCat or ferry, e-bike or e-scooter, and Metro, our group manages bus contracts with TransLink, ferry, e-mobility scheme and personalised public transport operators, that enable us to support the transport choices of Brisbane residents and visitors.

The Role

This is the role you have been waiting for, your opportunity to lead one of Australia's most technologically advanced depots, managing the future of improved high-capacity transportation options whilst launching a new era of connected travel as Manager, Rochedale Depot. You will drive with energy and direction, managing the strategic and operational oversight of our newest state of the art depot. Leading with passion, you will champion continuous improvement delivering Brisbane Metro. This synergetic executive role plays a pivotal role for the way forward, connecting our city, linking suburbs, and overseeing Metro services. Displaying the highest standards of professionalism and contemporary forward thinking, you will ensure all operational depot activities executed to deliver network plans and services, aligning to expectations of a diverse range of stakeholders. You will enjoy a close-knit, values-based work culture, delivering initiatives in a dynamic environment.

As an impactful and collaborative executive, you will bring a proven record in transportation operational improvements delivering outcome focused projects to drive efficiencies within Transport for Brisbane. A strategic leader, you will work supportively across all depots, displaying One Council positivity, achieving best community outcomes, service, economic prosperity, and innovation. Contributing to business planning, analysis and reporting activities you will ensure robust governance and performance excellence.

To be successful, you will have:

• proven leadership in transportation
• track record in process improvement and driving efficiencies
• contribution in leading transformative business changes
• proficiency in planning, progress monitoring, and identifying improvement opportunities
• direction in governance, risk management, quality assurance, and cost control
• background in promoting zero harm, ensuring workplace and customer safety
• accomplishments in developing business plans and overseeing projects to meet budget, timeline, and quality standards
• proven expertise in building high-performance teams, modelling a culture that prioritises respect and wellbeing, whilst managing workforce planning.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

Click on the I'm interested button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

Due to the requirements of this role a criminal history and business checks may be undertaken on preferred applicants. A criminal history does not necessarily preclude an applicant from appointment.

For more information: To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Jade Lee, Talent Partner on

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 14th September 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.