At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a dynamic workshop team in mechanical repairs and maintenance.
- Company: Join Carpentaria Shire Council, a supportive and innovative workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a safe and productive work environment with excellent career prospects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while advancing your mechanical career in a hands-on role.
- Qualifications: Mechanical Trade Certificate and experience with heavy vehicles required.
The predicted salary is between 52.35 - 52.35 $ per hour.
Take the next step in your mechanical career with Carpentaria Shire Council.
Carpentaria Shire Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Leading Hand to join our Engineering Services team based at the Normanton Depot.
This is a hands-on leadership role supporting the Workshop Foreman with the day-to-day coordination of workshop activities, while providing technical guidance and support to Diesel Fitters and Apprentice Diesel Fitters.
About the Role
As Workshop Leading Hand, you will
- Coordinate daily workshop jobs and monitor work progress.
- Provide hands-on mechanical and technical support to workshop staff.
- Guide and mentor fitters and apprentices.
- Assist with maintenance scheduling, repairs and project work.
- Undertake diagnostics, repairs, welding, hydraulics and general mechanical maintenance.
- Carry out work in the workshop and at Council worksites and remote camps.
- Support the Workshop Foreman with maintaining a safe, organised and productive workshop.
- To Be Successful You Will Have
- A recognised Mechanical Trade Certificate in Diesel Fitting, Heavy Commercial Vehicles or Light Vehicle Maintenance.
- Demonstrated mechanical servicing, maintenance and fault-finding experience.
- Experience working with heavy vehicles, machinery and hydraulic systems.
- The ability to lead, communicate effectively and provide guidance to other employees.
- A minimum Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence, Multi Combination (MC) desirable.
- Heavy machinery tickets or a willingness to obtain them.
- Salary: $103,435.07 – $52.35 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience), plus superannuation and applicable allowances in accordance with the Carpentaria Shire Council Certified Agreement.
Applications close at 5.00 pm on Monday, 30 November 2026.
For further information about the position, please contact
Rubin Hill, Workshop Foreman on 4745 2200 .
Council reserves the right to commence the recruitment process, including shortlisting, interviewing and appointing a suitable candidate, prior to the closing date.
Council is a Drug Free Workplace
As part of Carpentaria Shire Council's recruitment process and in accordance with Council's Drug and Alcohol Policy, recommended candidates will be require to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment which will include drug and alcohol testing.
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Workshop Leading Hand in Normanton employer: Carpentaria Shire Council
Carpentaria Shire Council is an exceptional employer that values its employees by offering a supportive work culture and the unique benefit of a 9-day fortnight, allowing for a better work-life balance. With opportunities for professional growth and development in maintaining beautiful public spaces, this role not only contributes to the community but also fosters a sense of pride and accomplishment among team members.
