The Opportunity
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Stores / Workshop Supervisor to join our team on Barrow Island , supporting our key client, Chevron. This is a FIFO role on a 2:2 roster (12-hour days) , offering a strong total remuneration package and site allowance. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll oversee both the Stores and the Vehicle Workshop operations , ensuring teams run safely and efficiently and deliver on daily priorities. You’ll lead a mixed crew of employees and subcontractors while managing materials, parts, and maintenance workflows across the site.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead and supervise the Stores and workshop teams, supported by Leading Hands in both areas
Oversee maintenance of light vehicles, heavy vehicles, buses, and mobile plant
Manage materials, stock control, ordering, and inventory systems (MSD)
Coordinate incoming freight, high-priority parts, and expediting
Plan and manage workshop schedules, work orders, and backlog tracking
Compile trade estimates for out-of-scope works
Deliver daily pre-starts, task planning, and performance reporting
Engage with client representatives and respond to technical queries
Ensure safe, efficient completion and close-out of maintenance activities
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience supervising teams in a store/parts environment, with supervisory experience in a workshop, is advantageous.
Strong knowledge of inventory systems / CMMS (MSD or similar)
Solid understanding of automotive or mechanical principles
Ability to manage priorities, schedules, and multiple workstreams
Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients
Current driver’s licence (mandatory)
Highly regarded:
Trade background or automotive/mechanical experience
High-Risk Work Licence
Forklift or Telehandler tickets
Leadership or supervisory training
What We Offer
Permanent, full-time position
Competitive rate including site allowance
FIFO 2:2 lifestyle roster for work-life balance
Work on a high-profile Chevron contract
Supportive team environment with strong leadership backing
Opportunity to step into a key leadership role on a major site
About The Team
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team that provides services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfying the project minimum requirements, a pre-employment medical and evidence of your right to work in Australia.
How To Apply
Please submit your application online via the advertisement - we do not accept email applications.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
