Team Leader Workshop

ABOUT US Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast.

The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE Position Council is offering a great opportunity for a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic individual to supervise, coordinate and motivate Council’s workshop team to ensure efficient completion of quality workshop programs associated with the repair and maintenance of a diverse range of Council’s heavy plant, machinery and equipment.

This role is essential for maintaining the operational efficiency and effectiveness of Council’s workshop, and will play a key role on modelling and promoting Council’s and the Facilities Management Section values.

The successful candidate will bring experience in a similar level role with proven broad experience in a mechanical workshop environment.

To be successful you will bring Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.

Relevant trade qualification and significant experience in the automative and/or heavy plant industry.

Proven knowledge of plant operation capabilities and associated maintenance and repair requirements.

Demonstrated experience in and ability to manage and lead teams.

Demonstrated commitment to providing high level customer service.

Proven experience in budget administration, contract management and project management.

The rewards A salary range of $89,900 to $103,200 (plus 11.5% superannuation), dependent upon experience, skills and qualifications.

This is applicable to a 9 day fortnight work arrangement, and incorporates the payment of five hours of approved overtime per fortnight according to Council’s Annual Salary Agreement.

9 day fortnight working arrangement.

Full time field staff will have the option to apply to work a compressed four day work week, subject to operational and team based requirements and approval.

Fitness Passport membership options.

Training and development opportunities.

An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.

An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.

Learning and career development opportunities.

Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close 11.30pm on Friday 23 May 2025 Specific enquiries Daniel Bryant Coordinator Depot and Workshop 02 6686 1246 How To Apply Please Note: Once you start your online application, you are able to save and return to it later.

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