Mechanical Tradesperson Team Leader

You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

 

In this role, you'll:

Supervise a team of tradespersons to maintain heavy vehicle plant and equipment safely.
 
The role also safely carries out the duties of Mechanical Tradesperson Grade 1-3.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the team maintains WHS Standards and quality objectives are achieved. You will be leading a small crew who undertake maintenance and repairs on a range of plant items, vehicles and mechanical equipment where no day is the same! You will be involved in:
 
• Supporting the workshop supervisor with day-to-day operations.
• Facilitating team meetings, processes and encouraging team engagement and suggestions for improvement.
• Short term planning.
• Assist with administration of workshop management system
• Simple problem evaluation and continuous improvement processes.
• Conflict resolution and team development.
• Ensuring equity within the team.
• Ordering of materials/product and record keeping.
• Work Health Safety inspections.

You may also be required to work outside normal working hours. You must be able attend after hour callouts as well as be prepared to travel throughout the state and work at locations away from the base station.

This is an ongoing full-time role located at Yennora

TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within a reasonable distance of the Yennora Depot.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

We are looking for a qualified mechanical tradesperson ready for a step up, who is a people leader and safety professional with the ability to overcome and remove obstacles in the course of work.
 
To be successful in this role, you will have extended experience and understanding in mechanical trades involving installation, maintenance, repairs, commissioning, and modification of complex machinery driven by hydraulic/pneumatic principles.
 
You’re an experienced negotiator and possess a finely tuned ability to communicate, influence and find solutions whilst keeping up the team spirit.
 
Any experience in previous leadership roles or safety committee involvement will be highly advantageous.

It is essential that you have Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent and experience working with Heavy Vehicles.

You hold a current Motor Vehicle Repair Industry licence, Construction Industry White Card and a current unrestricted NSW Motor Vehicle driver’s licence.

A Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s Licence is highly desirable.

An AIS & HVIS Examiners Ticket will also be highly regarded.

This role also includes 4 weeks annual leave and a 9-day fortnight.

An iPad, Work Phone & Basic Toolbox are also supplied. Also, on offer are various allowances relevant to the position.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

This is an in-person, on-site role. 

Apply today 

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 28 October 2026

For any enquiries, please contact John Roberts at JOHN.ROBERTS@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW 

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