Workshop Manager

Job No: 112142
Location: Gununa, Mornington Island

  • Fantastic leadership opportunity for an experienced Mechanic within a highly remote Local Government organisation in QLD
  • Excellent remuneration package circa $100,000-$120,000 PLUS super, negotiable depending upon experience
  • Furnished accommodation, subsidised rent, 6 weeks annual leave, relocation assistance and more

About Mornington Shire Council and Life on Mornington Island

Mornington Shire Council is a dynamic local government organisation tackling significant issues at a social, economic and practical level on behalf of its residents. It provides a range of services to twenty two islands of the Wellesley Group in the Gulf of Carpentaria, including Council Administration, Waste Management, Municipal Services, Sport and Recreation, Water and Sewerage Maintenance and Civil Works. 

Mornington Island, the largest island in the group is located 125kms north-west of Burketown, 200kms west of Karumba and 444kms from Mount Isa. The population is estimated to be 1142 as of 2011, with the majority of the citizens living in the township of Gununa. As well as the local government offices, Gununa is also home to a child care centre and a public school (teaching up to grade 10), and is serviced by regular passenger flights from Mt Isa and Cairns as well as a barge from Karumba. 

The islands are renowned for their windswept beaches lined with sea-oak trees, rocky outcrops and mangroves. The surrounding sea is abundant with fish and marine life, such as turtle and dugong. The Lardil, Kaiadilt and Yangkaal people manage a number of land and sea management projects aimed at maintaining the unique natural environment and supporting future generations to live off the land.

About the Opportunity

Mornington Shire Council has a fantastic opportunity for a full time Workshop Manager to join their team based in Gununa on Mornington Island. This is a permanent, full-time position, however Council is open to fixed-term contract arrangements for the right person, should that be preferable.

Reporting to the Executive Manager of Infrastructure and Technical Services, you'll be responsible for ensuring the efficient functioning of Mornington Shire Council’s Mechanical Workshop through effective management practice. A key component of this position will be providing leadership and guidance to mechanics, apprentices and trainees with respect to all aspects of the workshop and in support of individual employee professional development goals.

Some of your key responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

  • Planing and managing the operations of the Council Workshop;
  • Developing and managing annual budgets for workshop, fleet and plant owned by Council;
  • Supervising and managing staff to ensure compliance of Council policies and procedures is followed;
  • Managing and maintaining the Council’s fleet of vehicles and plants and equipment assets;
  • Operating a commercially viable private works program that meets the needs of the local community; and
  • Delivering ‘on the job’ training for Apprentice’s and Trainee’s and identify opportunities for further training and development.

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About You

To be considered for this position, you will be a trade qualified Diesel Mechanic, with demonstrated experience managing a workshop and/or working at a supervisory level. Ideally you will have experience working on heavy vehicle machinery, however Council is also open to speaking to Mechanics with a light automotive background, as long as they have the right commercial aptitude, and have an understanding of heavy vehicle machinery.

Critical to your success in this role will be the ability to run the workshop like a commercial business. With a focus on business growth, you will have a strategic approach in how you manage decisions such as how much inventory to have on the shelves at any given time and how you can engage with key stakeholders to ensure there is a positive perception of the workshop within the community. 

You will have a 'firm, but fair' approach to leadership; will be openminded and flexible in resolving problems and will demonstrate a clear appreciation of, and respect for, working in Indigenous communities, ensuring appropriate sensitivity is entrenched in the team culture.

Importantly, Council is looking for someone who is moving to the Island for the right reasons. You will be comfortable living in a highly remote, dry community and will be resilient in the face of the challenges that this lifestyle can present.

Please note: It is a condition of employment with Mornington Shire Council that you must be an Australian Resident or hold the appropriate visa to work within Australia. Prior to commencement with Mornington Shire Council the successful candidate will be required to undertake a new criminal history check and obtain a Working with Children Blue Card. A current driver's license and the willingness to travel on occasion, is also a must.

About the Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. You'll get the chance to see and experience more of the world-famous Gulf of Carpentaria region than most people ever will - and get paid to do it!

You will be rewarded with a highly attractive salary circa $100,000-$120,000 plus superannuation (commensurate with experience and qualifications) plus an excellent range of benefits including:

  • 6 weeks annual leave;
  • annual leave loading;
  • 15 days personal leave;
  • Relocation Assistance (up to $4,000);
  • Return annual airfares to Cairns or Mount Isa (2 per 12 month timeframe);
  • Furnished house with subsidised rent; and 
  • Access to a fully maintained motor vehicle for work use (shared).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanic to grow and run their own successful workshop. If you think you have what it takes, don't wait - Apply Now!

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