Workshop Manager

8 hours ago

West Footscray VIC, Australia Transit Systems Victoria Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

An exciting time to join an Australian Owned Multi-National Transport Company

Workshop Manager (Transit Systems Victoria Pty Ltd)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Workshop Manager to lead our workshop, facilities, and asset presentation functions.

This leadership role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and safety across our fleet, depots, and maintenance operations.

A key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive best practice standards, ensure effective resource management, and lead a team committed to safety, efficiency, and quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop Management

  • Oversee all workshop functions including planning, workflow, and records management.
  • Ensure best practice safety standards and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage stock levels, procurement processes, and fuel management.
  • Monitor budget performance and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
  • Maintain adherence to the Business Management System (BMS).

Asset Presentation

  • Manage bus cleaning, detailing, and washing schedules to ensure vehicles are maintained to the highest presentation standards.
  • Monitor contractor performance and ensure services are delivered on budget.

Facilities & Maintenance

  • Oversee depot presentation, facilities management, and maintenance.
  • Lead procurement and contractor management activities to achieve cost-effective outcomes.
  • Ensure facilities are safe, compliant, and operationally efficient.

Leadership & People Management

  • Coach, mentor, and develop an engaged, high-performance team.
  • Drive change management initiatives and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of Workshop, Asset, and Facilities staff.
  • Monitor and manage key KPIs including productivity, absenteeism, turnover, leave management, and HSEQ compliance.
  • Provide timely and professional feedback to drivers and staff regarding performance, incidents, and achievements.

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and collaborative leader with the ability to balance strategic oversight and hands-on management. To succeed, you will bring:

    • Proven experience in fleet, facilities, & workshop management (public transport industry experience highly regarded).
  • Relevant qualifications including Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
  • Strong knowledge of compliance, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, contracts, and procurement processes.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build, mentor, and empower teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach to driving improvements.

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How to Apply

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We are requesting a copy of your resume with necessary qualifications, background and experience.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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