Workshop Foreman

About Us

As one of the largest private bus operators across regional Queensland, Northern Territory, and central NSW, Regional Australia Division (RAD) is in the business of "Linking People, Places and Communities".

We serve the community by providing essential public transport and offering reliable charter services to schools, sporting groups and other recreational groups within the region.

Our customers are our highest priority and our staff are our greatest asset; we aim to be the preferred public transport provider in Australia. Using the knowledge, experience and resources of our international and interstate networks, we strive to deliver only the highest quality customer experience for our passengers, ensuring their travel with us is comfortable and inviting them to use our services over and over again.

We are seeking a talented Workshop Supervisor to join our Queensland Fleet team based in Kawana, Rockhampton. This is a position in a business that continues to grow within Queensland.

Primary Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Fleet Manager Queensland, the Workshop Supervisor is responsible to plan, coordinate and carry out the ongoing maintenance and minor repairs of the company's vehicle fleet and associated equipment based at CDC's Rockhampton depot, whilst liaising with Kunda Park depot for major repairs. This position is responsible for the day to day safe and efficient running of the Kawana mechanical workshop.

To be considered for this role, you have:

Qualifications

• Qualified Heavy Mechanic (Cert III Heavy Commercial Vehicle)

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the industry

• Minimum MR licence

Experience

• Transport/truck or heavy equipment related workshop experience, managing a large fleet of vehicles, in particular Mercedes Benz, MAN, Toyota vehicles

• 5 years diesel mechanic experience in a similar position within the bus or heavy vehicle industry

Skills

• Ability to prioritise and plan work activities, identifying additional resources needed

• Well-developed leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor others

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent computer skills, in particular the MS suite of programs

• Ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems in a timely manner, with the ability to develop alternative solutions to problems - be innovative

• Able to understand company demands, develop strategies to achieve company goals, set goals and objectives for fleet maintenance

Knowledge

• Sound judgement formed by extensive practical knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of bus depot operations and industry WH&S standards

General Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Plan, schedule, carry out and monitor CDC's vehicle servicing requirements, ensuring maintenance scheduling is adhered to, compliance with legislative requirements, whilst maintaining required fleet availability

• Liaise with operational personnel to ensure required vehicles are available on a day-to-day basis – for servicing purposes and for allocation of buses to daily driving shifts

• Carry out minor repairs and scheduled servicing on all CDC Rockhampton based vehicles. Liaise with CDC Queensland Fleet Manager for major repairs required to be carried out by them, repair works under warranty, and paint and panel repairs

• Responsible for job allocation, job scheduling and allocation of work to the Rockhampton workshop team

• Trouble shoot mechanical issues, recording observations and findings and decide on the correct method of repair

• Regularly report progress on long term jobs, communicating delays or concerns to the Fleet Manager Queensland.

• Responsible for the quality of the work performed in the workshop, final inspection of work carried out ensuring it is to CDC standard

• Parts and consumables ordering through Fleet Manager Queensland.

• Coordinate registration renewal inspections of Rockhampton based vehicles with the Fleet Manager Queensland.

• Carry out workshop inductions as per CDC procedures – which includes workshop familiarisation, procedures, use of equipment, explanation of duties, responsibilities, expectations and administrative and payroll requirements

• Identify and implement training that will improve skills of workshop personnel, in consultation with Fleet Manager Queensland.

To apply

Actively looking or considering a change, we would love to speak to you and will prioritise your call. For more information, please speak to Kevin Minter, Fleet Manager Qld on or apply on the above link.

Our Parent Company

CDC Australia is fully owned by ComfortDelGro Corporation in Singapore. ComfortDelGro is one of the world's largest land transport companies with a total fleet size of over 45,300 buses, taxis and rental vehicles. The group operates in seven countries from Singapore to China, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Vietnam and Malaysia, giving it the broadest footprint amongst its international peers.

A Drug and Alcohol screening along with a Pre-Employment Medical will be required for the successful applicant prior to employment.

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce. We do this by creating a workplace that embraces and celebrates the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills, and their contribution. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all our positions.

If you are looking for a change and would like to join a leading passenger transport provider, please apply by sending your CV and covering letter.

Applications close 23 June 2025