Supervisor - Heavy Vehicles & Plant

15 hours ago

Mount Charlton, Queensland, Australia Toowoomba Regional Council Full time $103,000 - $106,073 per year

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR FLEET & LOGISTICS CAREER?

About the position

Be responsible for the management of logistics plant operators and their allocation to the correct location, at the correct time, delivering value to our internal customers in a safe, efficient and reliable manner.

Provide guidance on Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) to support safe operations and ensure regulatory adherence across all activities.

About the team and plant

Our fleet includes light vehicles, prime movers, trailers, heavy earthmoving plant as well as minor equipment. Facilitate Council's internal and external hire services across the region, managing a suite of heavy vehicles, plant and equipment in both wet and dry hire options.

What we offer

  • The salary range for this position is $101, $106,073.35 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
  • This is a Permanent Full-time position based at the Principal Depot in Charlton.
  • Enjoy an active social club – Council's Employee Association.
  • Access to the Fitness Passport program providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities all in one single membership
  • Employee Assistance Program - Free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description (Once logged into your Seek account, click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).

  • Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence.
  • WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, or if not held, to be obtained prior to commencement.
  • TLIF0009 - Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) unit competency, or if not held, to be obtained within three (3) months of commencement.
  • TLIF0014 - Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) unit competency, or if not held, to be obtained within six (6) months of commencement.
  • A combination of experience, qualifications and competence in the civil construction and maintenance field, or fleet and logistics field, which enables the applicant to perform the duties of the position.

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents:

  1. A cover letter expressing your suitability for the role and demonstrates your working knowledge around Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) in two pages or less; and
  2. Your current resume.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website  for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Curt Batterham on within business hours.

Closing date

The panel will be shortlisting and interviewing while the advertisement is live so do not delay your application

The closing date for applications is at 11.45pm, Thursday 4 December 2025.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

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