Supervisor Plant and Mechanical Workshops

We are looking for an experienced Plant Mechanic to keep our fleet running smoothly and safely.  If you are skilled in maintaining heavy plant, enjoy problem solving, and want stable local work, this is for you.

Vacancy Details: Position: Supervisor Plant and Mechanic Workshop Job Type: Full Time Tenure: Permanent Location: St Arnaud Package: $82963.56 - $95217.39 per annum (including maintenance and industry allowances) 

• Plus 12% Superannuation
• Fortnightly RDOs
• Uniform & Boot Allowance 

Download Position Description: Supervisor Plant and Mechanical Workshop Applications Close: Sunday 6th September 2026

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.

Why join us?

In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:

• Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate. 
• Great Team Environment:  A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive.  You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
• Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
• Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles
• Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters
• Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
• Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna

Promote Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports: 

• cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations 
• cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds 
• establishing a safe environment for children with a disability  

 

Position objectives

This position coordinates and assists the works and parks coordinators to develop maintenance schedules for the capital plant fleet, mechanical workshops and fixed plant. 

The position will also assist the Manager Operations to achieve strategic objectives, delivery of programs and services, and lead the personnel of the workshops through effective change and increase efficiency through continual change.

Key responsibility areas

• Undertake remedial actions reported on the plant daily inspection checklist/fault report.
• Estimate quantities of requisition materials as required
• Undertake advanced maintenance on the plant and equipment including hydraulics
• Recommend jobs to outside contractors if unable to complete job in-house
• Perform risk assessments on new and existing plant and equipment
• Setting up and maintaining an electronic Fleet Maintenance Program
• Monitoring workshops stores, including general housekeeping
• Setting up an inventory computerised system
• Setting up Maintenance Bores Program
• Responsible for supervising staff who will from time to time required to assist the Workshop and Stores Maintenance Officer.
• Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents’ skill, competence and training.

Qualifications and experience

• Skills and knowledge needed for this position are beyond those normally acquired through completion of TAFE certificate or associate diploma alone. 
• Skills and knowledge may be acquired through completion of a degree or diploma course with little or no relevant work experience, or through lesser formal qualifications with relevant work skills, or through relevant experience and work skills commensurate with the requirements of the position. 

Selection criteria

1. Relevant qualifications and experience such as a mechanical engineer or heavy diesel mechanic.
2. Ability to interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and develop strong, professional relationships.
3. Ability to prioritise work and manage competing time and resource demands.
4. Demonstrated experience in undertaking plant and equipment maintenance and repairs.

How to apply

• Click the Apply Button
• Download and read the position description.
• Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
• Submit your application by following the process on this page.

If you'd like to know more contact Mick McQueen, Coordinator Infrastructure Operations at ••••@ngshire.vic.gov.au or call 03 •••• •700.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 6th September 2026 

Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.