Depot Supervisor – People Management

Job No:Ad-5035

Work Type:Full Time

Location:Sydney

Categories:Service Delivery

Transdev John Holland Buses (TJHB) is an integrated joint venture partnership between Transdev Australasia and John Holland combining the know-how of one of the world's leading mobility companies and one of the nation's leading integrated infrastructure, transport and building companies.

At TJHB, we believe that diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our team. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join us

Your role:

Transdev John Holland Buses is seeking to fill a vacancy for a permanent Depot Supervisor. The position will be located at the Waverley Depot but may be required to work across all 3 depots upon request. Hours of work will be from Monday to Friday with a span of hours ranging from 6:00am to 5:00pm. The successful candidate will have a flair for people management, demonstrate flawless communication and excellent negotiation skills.

The role of the Depot Supervisor is to assist the Depot Service Delivery Manager in the coordination of the daily operations at the Depot, including all activities which support our bus operators in the achievement of the Depot performance targets and standards.

Your responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership and supervision skills in managing work priorities, effective performance management and the ability to guide and motivate bus operators to ensure that service requirements are met.
• Provide effective and confident people management skills.
• Support the day-to-day delivery of TJHB's bus services by ensuring that the Depot meets all customer and contractual requirements and other statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within the depot and contribute to the overall success of TJHB.
• Assist in the analysis of daily, weekly and monthly operational performance identifying improvement opportunities
• Lead a culture of safety, accountability and service excellence in the depot.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to develop and implement sustainable solutions.
• Conduct performance discussions and coaching support for Drivers.

The talent you bring:

• A strong track in people management with some employment relations knowledge and application.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role within a service industry, transport / logistics industry or parallel industry.
• Hold a current or ability to obtain TLIF0006 Apply Fatigue Management Certificate.
• Hold a current or ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certificate.
• Be able to obtain a working with children clearance (WWCC)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to undertake performance management discussions and interviews.
• Establish positive relationships and gain cooperation with the workforce.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organised with an ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong people leadership skills with a demonstrated capability of leading with clarity and care.
• Operational problem solver who thrives under pressure.
• Strong leadership and supervision skills in managing work priorities and the ability to undertake performance management discussions and interviews as required
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret and apply relevant policies, practices and Industrial instruments.

Don't tick all the boxes? We welcome applicants with varied professional backgrounds and experiences. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with what we're looking for, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this or another role at Transdev.

Why join us?

• Inclusive Culture: We build a supportive culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
• Employee Resource Groups: Transdev supports employee-led groups focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Growth and Development: We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.
• Flexible Work Options: We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
• Community Impact: We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.

Transdev John Holland celebrates diversity and equal opportunities We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, gender, Indigenous status, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We want to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds and communities.

Ready to Apply?

If this opportunity excites you, we would love to hear from you

Apply by completing the application form and submitting your resume and/or cover letter which details why you're a great fit for this role. We value unique perspectives and are dedicated to fair and equitable hiring practices.

Join us in our mission to make a positive impact. We look forward to welcoming you to Transdev

Advertised:21/08/2025

Applications close:01/09/2025