That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Workshop Supervisor / Leading Hand Mechanic .
Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.
Join us as a Workshop Supervisor / Leading Hand Mechanic (Fleet and Depot Services) and develop your skills and future career.
(This role is known as Workshop Team Leader on Council's Organisation Structure)
Find personal and professional growth
As our Workshop Supervisor / Leading Hand Mechanic , you’ll lead day-to-day workshop operations with a hands-on approach, keeping work on schedule, supporting your team on the tools, and ensuring operations run efficiently across Dubbo and Wellington. You’ll take ownership of complex mechanical issues and play a key role in keeping Council’s fleet and plant operating reliably.
With a 9-day fortnight, a supportive team, you’ll use your experience to mentor and develop your team, sharing your expertise to build a capable, confident team that delivers consistent, high-quality work.
You’ll find growth through:
What you'll bring
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- Certificate IV in a relevant discipline or Qualified and licenced Heavy Vehicle or Plant Mechanic/Motor Mechanic with demonstrated solid experience in the trade.
- Demonstrated experience in supervision and leadership of a small team.
- Experience with Asset Management Systems and Software.
- High level of communication skills.
- Demonstrated competency in computer operation and data entry
We would also love you to have:
- IPWEA Fleet Management Certificate
- Current AIS Motor and Heavy Vehicle Inspection Authority
- Forklift Licence, Class HR Driving Licence or Refrigerant Licence
Ready to find more from work and life?
Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.
This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $90,450 to $105,118 ($45.77 - $53.20 per hour) inclusive of market allowance.
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Fleet Maintenance Coordinator on 02 6801 4944 to make an enquiry.
This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.
Applications close: 9:00am , Mon day 27th July 2026
Please Note: Notifications are primarily system generated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and required information.
Why Dubbo Regional Council?
At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:
Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.
- Find personal and professional growth
You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.
- Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love
Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
- Find a better balance - enjoy a 38-hour work week with a nine-day fortnight, plus generous leave allowances.
- Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
- Find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
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Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
