Workshop Supervisor Windsor

• Earning Potential: $127806.25 annualised.
• Ongoing Training and Development: Including in-house Heavy Vehicle Brake courses presented by a registered TAFE teacher.
• Exposure to Advanced Technologies:Work on a range of vehicles including Euro 5 & 6 technologies
• Licence Upgrade Opportunities: Upgrade from a car licence to MR licence with costs covered by the company.
• Career Progression: The chance to fulfil higher duties or undertake additional roles.
• Benefit Programs: Fitness passport Novated Lease options Employee Assistance Programs and more.
• Team Environment: Work in a close-knit team-oriented environment with quarterly BBQs to celebrate together.
• Employee Referral Programs: Opportunity to earn a cash bonus for successfully referring qualified candidates for selected positions.
• Employee OPAL card: Providing free travel on the Opal network for employees.

Reporting to the Regional Workshop Manager this role requires you to have a mature and professional approach with excellent communication skills. Your main duties will include:

• Coordinating human resource matters in the areas of rosters and leave planning that complement the depots maintenance plans and day-to-day depot operations.
• Plan coordinate and supervise supply and warranty activities monitor inventory holdings so that staff have access to materials and equipment required to perform all fleet maintenance activities.
• Manage and supervise daily depot maintenance activities undertaken by depot maintenance employees and contractors including providing supervision to all workshop staff.
• Plan and allocate repair resources for all scheduled maintenance service activities including the allocation of staff to assist with heavy vehicle inspections to complete work when required and to maximise the availability of buses to meet the operational needs of the depot.
• Ensure timely and accurate service work is performed by the workshop staff including providing sufficient staff to perform workshop tasks.
• Ensure the workshop operates within the guidelines of WH&S standards and the workshop is kept to a clean standard.
• Supervise and train apprentices and staff ensuring that all staff have adequate capabilities and training to perform their necessary tasks.
• Ensure all accident damage is reported and repaired as required.
• Conduct Battery Electric Bus Lifecycle Management and complete sustainability reporting for our zero emission buses.

Our workshop staff play a critical role within the business to ensure our ever-evolving fleet of vehicles are continually maintained to the highest standard to keep our staff and passengers safe out on the road.

You can expect to be provided with all necessary training this will include relevant information about our various makes and models of vehicles to ensure a thorough understanding of standards required to meet contract obligations.

Busways is the largest Australian-owned bus operator and the most experienced Australian bus specialist delivering high-performing transport services since 1942. As the first choice for real world solutions we provide public bus services on behalf of state governments. Our team of 2800 operates 1350 buses and 53 million journeys annually.

We invite you to consider Busways as your Employer of choice through this opportunity. Join an organisation who supports an inclusive and safe team focused environment where you can expect to work alongside leaders and colleagues with diverse skills and knowledge to share contributing towards the creation of a meaningful employment experience. We value recognise and appreciate that our employees are the driving force behind our success allowing us to thrive.

We offer our employees the chance to develop evolve and take on additional duties throughout their time with us providing possibilities to progress their career over time. We encourage our employees to follow their passion for growth within the organisation supporting advancement throughout the journey they choose to share with us.

• Hold the relevant trade qualifications (MVTC) essential.
• Experience in a similar role with the same level of responsibilities would be highly regarded.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years working as a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic.
• Mentoring apprentices to learn their trade and playing a critical role in their growth within the team.
• Day to day running of the workshop.
• Ensure adherence and understanding to WHS regulations and relevant company policies.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Have experience working in a team environment on daily maintenance and repair schedules.
• Apply a proactive approach with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Be physically fit to carry out the necessities of the role.
• Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check and working with children check.
• Be an Australian Citizen Permanent Resident or have unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Hold a current Unrestricted Australian drivers licence issued by the relevant State.

• Medium Rigid (MR) or above Australian drivers licence
• Certificate III or IV in Automotive Electrical Technology (or equivalent
• Manufacturer-specific training for BEB busses e.g. Yutong BYD Volvo Scania Custom Denning etc.
• Safe work on Electric Vehicles - AS 5732:2022
• Battery Electric Bus (BEB) Experience including but not limited to
  • Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) safety and fire response training
  • Isolation and de-energization procedures
  • Thermal Runaway and Emergency response training
  • Battery Management System (BMS) monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Workshop Scheduling for BEB-specific servicing needs

If you believe this is the perfect role for you please apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter that specifically addresses your suitability to the role Individual applications will be processed as soon as they are received. Applications can be submitted by clicking Apply Now or sending an email to:

For any queries about the role please contact the Regional Assets Manager Fleet: Anthony Vella on 0.

Busways is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all individuals including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from diverse social cultural and gender backgrounds.