fleet condition officer

• Work locally with a flexible Monday to Friday working week
• Values based team with career progression and work life balance
• 36.25 hr week plus 17.5% leave loading, plus 14% super

Personnel Area: Public Transport Services

Branch: Engineering and Asset Management

Salary Range: Band 5 - $98, $111,969.00 per annum, 36.25 hr week plus 17.5% leave loading, plus 14% superannuation and access to flexible working arrangements (Remuneration stated is for full-time positions and effective from 08 October 2025)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Sherwood Bus Garage

This recruitment process will seek an Order of Merit to create future placements at other bus garages across Brisbane.

You can be part of Brisbane City Council, which has a central role in readying the city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games over the coming years.

Our Business

Public Transport Services help keep Brisbane residents and visitors moving across our city. Our group operates and maintains one of the largest public transport fleets in Australia. Council's 8 bus depots, spread across the city, ensure efficient operation of Council's fleet.

The Sherwood bus garage is located 12 kms South West of Brisbane City and has been awarded a five Green Star rating for the environmentally friendly sustainable design. The team are values based with a keen eye for detail and a passion for improvement and efficiency.

The Role

Ensure the quality and standard of bus repair through established standards, procedures and benchmarks. Carry out investigations and resolve issues relating to incidents, accidents, repairs and warranty of the fleet vehicles. We are looking for someone who has a passion for operational improvements, including the ability to collect and analyse data with a solution focus, working in a fleet maintenance environment.

The role is varied and requires a knowledgeable and flexible individual who is responsive and meticulous in record keeping with a commitment to the principles of Zero Harm in Brisbane's bus network.

To be successful you will have:

• research, develop and deliver solutions across a variety of fleet maintenance projects
• an understanding of maintenance issues associated with fleet body, chassis and interior condition
• a demonstrated ability to analyse a variety of data to inform and improve operations
• strong communication skills to negotiate and influence a diverse stakeholder group
• experience with fleet maintenance systems and technology

It is a mandatory requirement to hold a certificate III in either mechanical, electrical or coach building or equivalent experience as well as a current C class drivers' licence.

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

How to apply: 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.

You may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Penny Fedin

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: Thursday 2 October 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.

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