fleet maintenance coordinator

2 days ago


Australia Brisbane City Council Full time $116,000 - $128,453 per year
  • Ensure compliance of our bus fleet maintenance standards and systems
  • Support, lead and develop high performing and diverse teams
  • Promote and embed a strong safety culture, while driving continuous improvement

Personnel Area: Public Transport Services

Branch: Engineering and Asset Management

Salary Range: Band 6 - $116, $128,453.00 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)

Work Type: Permanent Full-time x 3 roles

Locations: Carina, Garden City and Willawong bus garages

This recruitment process will potentially 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 bus garages provide onsite dedicated maintenance, cleaning and refuelling and employee amenities.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Implementation Officers to serve as the second-in-command (2IC) to the Garage Manager at our 22–24-hour heavy vehicle bus garages in Garden City, Carina and Willawong.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, proven leadership skills, and the ability to effectively manage HR responsibilities. This role is crucial for supporting the Garage Manager and technical trade staff, ensuring their success while fostering a positive, productive, and Zero Harm work environment.

This is a technical leadership role with minimal "hands-on tools" tasks, where you will lead and manage a team of mechanics, apprentices, coach builders, and auto electricians.

As part of this role you will:

  • lead a diverse team, in line with capabilities in Council's Leadership Blueprint
  • oversee compliance with maintenance standards, procedures, systems, process and work instructions
  • manage operational responsibilities including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations and professional development of staff
  • provide technical guidance and support to team members, encouraging innovation and best practices
  • contribute to the development and implementation of technical solutions, ensuring alignment with company objectives
  • apply technical knowledge to manage the repair and maintenance of a heavy vehicle fleet
  • deliver training to team members on Yard Clearance (Assessment Module – Driving Skills), Lockout Tagout (LOTO), and Take5
  • possess a "C" class driver's license and trade qualification in a relevant field such as a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Auto Electrician and/or Coach Builder or similar.

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: Sunday 2 November 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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