INTERNAL ONLY - MAINTENANCE QUALITY OFFICER

Personnel Area: Public Transport Service

Branch: Engineering and Asset Management

Salary Range: Band 5 ($98,778-$111,969) + 14% Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Sherwood Garage

Our Business

Public Transport Services is a group that brings together Commercial and Contract Services, Engineering and Asset Management, Strategy and Network Services and Transport Operations. Together, these branches help keep our city moving. Whether by bus, CityCat or ferry, e-bike or e-scooter, and Metro, our group manages bus contracts with Translink, ferry, e-mobility scheme and personalised public transport operators, that enable us to support the transport choices of Brisbane residents and visitors. 

Our Branch

The Engineering and Asset Management Branch is responsible for bus maintenance (both first-line at depots and second-line at Toowong Workshops), establishing and managing fleet maintenance policies, procuring fleet assets, maintaining electrical charging infrastructure, investigating incidents, managing non-bus assets and facilities, overseeing major projects, and coordinating IT requirements for the division.

The Role

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Quality Officer to help maintain the safety, reliability and performance of our bus fleet.

In this role, you’ll support high maintenance standards by auditing work, identifying issues, and ensuring compliance with set procedures. You’ll also play a key part in improving practices, training staff, and supporting safety outcomes across the depot.

What you’ll be doing:

• carrying out audits and fleet safety checks to ensure compliance with maintenance standards
• identifying maintenance issues, conducting diagnostics, and recommending solutions
• supporting and assessing the capability of maintenance staff, including providing on-the-job training
• contributing to the development and improvement of maintenance practices and procedures
• investigating safety and maintenance issues and supporting continuous improvement of safety systems
• managing small projects and providing expert advice to depot management
• sharing important maintenance updates and ensuring teams have access to key information
• working both independently and as part of a team to meet operational outcomes
• supporting a 24/7 operation, including participating in rosters and occasional overtime

To be successful, you will need:

• ability to work collaboratively, give and receive feedback, and contribute to strong team performance
• experience assessing staff skills and providing practical training
• proven ability to conduct audits and safety checks against set standards
• strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills in a maintenance environment
• ability to analyse data and use insights to improve operations
• good time management and ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
• strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
• ability to engage and work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• experience using systems and applications such as SAP, Records Manager, and Microsoft Office
• possession of a Trade Certificate in Mechanical, Body or Electrical trade or similar
• possession of a current HR class driver’s licence.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

For more information: Please call Gema Santos on 7 3178 1863.

 People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 4 June 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

 Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion

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