workshop manager

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development?

Swan Transit is looking for an experienced and motivated Workshop Manager to lead operations across our Midvale, Mundaring, and Ellenbrook depots under the Midland Contract Area.

This pivotal leadership role plays a key part ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional public transport services across the Transperth network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operations of multiple depots.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to workshop teams.
• Ensure all fleet maintenance and repairs are carried out efficiently, safely, and in line with compliance requirements.
• Manage work scheduling and reporting through our internal computerised workshop management systems.
• Oversee PTA fleet and safety audits to maintain compliance and standards.
• Conduct long-term operational planning and budget management for the workshops.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure stock levels are controlled effectively.
• Be prepared to step in and drive a bus if required to support operational needs.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A trade qualification and experience with heavy vehicles are essential; familiarity with the Transperth bus fleet is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, with budget and planning experience.
• Solid computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and workshop management systems.
• Solid understanding of HSEQ legislation and its practical application.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• A valid HR driver's licence with PTD endorsement – or a willingness to obtain.

At Swan Transit, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality public transport services to the community. This is your opportunity to take ownership of a critical function and make a real impact in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Swan Transit, in partnership with Government, innovates, designs, and delivers public transport solutions that attract passengers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient, and safe. To ensure ease of use, we deliver integrated bus services and transport networks, intelligently easing road congestion and increasing a city's sustainability and liveability.

Swan Transit is part of Kelsian Group Limited, Australia's largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore. With around 9000 employees, we are one of Australia's most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 4000 buses, 120 ferries and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 207 million customers to where they need to be and want to go.

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Does this sound interesting and exciting to you?

Then simply click on the apply button and follow the steps. Please provide your recent resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

**Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be

contacted. **

**We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment

Agencies.**

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.