Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Early Career
Licences
Timeline
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HARSHANA RANDEWA RANPATI DEWAGE

HARSHANA RANDEWA RANPATI DEWAGE

Brisbane,Australia

Summary

Workshop Controller and Automotive Leader with 17+ years of experience managing high-volume workshops (60-70 vehicles daily) and leading 18 technicians including apprentices. Strong expertise in diagnostics, team leadership, and operational efficiency.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
15762
15762
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Workshop Controller

Southside Toyota Mt Gravatt
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations of 60-70 vehicles
  • Lead 18 technicians including 7 apprentices
  • Allocate work and optimise workflow efficiency
  • Ensure WHS and Toyota compliance
  • Support diagnostics and improve productivity
  • Communicate with customers and service team

Workshop Manager

Westpoint Autos
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed full workshop operations and staff
  • Controlled budgets and improved workflow
  • Maintained service quality and safety standards

Technical Advisor & Workshop Controller

Eagers Automotive
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provided advanced diagnostics support
  • Managed technician productivity
  • Delivered training and reduced repeat repairs

Diagnostic Master Technician

SCI Fleet Toyota
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Performed advanced diagnostics and ECU programming
  • Solved complex technical issues

Diagnostic Master Technician & Technical Advisor

Toyota Bundaberg
01.2012 - 01.2020
  • Delivered high-level diagnostics and mentoring

Automotive Technician

ALJ Toyota Saudi Arabia
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Repairs, servicing, and diagnostics in high-volume environment

Education

Cert III EV Technology -

TAFE QLD

Safety, Communication, Leadership -

Toyota Institute Australia

Cert III Auto Electrical -

Busy At Work

Cert IV Engineering - Mechanical

TAFE QLD

TNT Mentor -

Toyota Australia

Specialist Diagnosis -

Toyota Australia

Technical Advisor -

Toyota Australia

Automobile Mechanics -

Ceylon German Technical Institute

Mechanical Engineering -

Technical College Ratmalana

Cer Iii Automotive Mechanic -

Busy At Work

Skills

  • Workshop Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Diagnostics
  • Customer Communication
  • WHS Compliance
  • Toyota Systems
  • Training & Development

References

Available upon request

Early Career

  • Laugfs Eco Sri Lanka
  • Toyota Lanka Ltd
  • Sri Lanka Transport Board

Licences

  • Approved Examiner - QLD Transport, 01/01/19, Present
  • Refrigerant Handling Licence
  • QLD Driver Licence, 01/01/27

Timeline

Workshop Controller

Southside Toyota Mt Gravatt
01.2024 - Current

Workshop Manager

Westpoint Autos
01.2023 - 01.2024

Technical Advisor & Workshop Controller

Eagers Automotive
01.2021 - 01.2023

Diagnostic Master Technician

SCI Fleet Toyota
01.2020 - 01.2021

Diagnostic Master Technician & Technical Advisor

Toyota Bundaberg
01.2012 - 01.2020

Automotive Technician

ALJ Toyota Saudi Arabia
01.2009 - 01.2012

Cert III EV Technology -

TAFE QLD

Safety, Communication, Leadership -

Toyota Institute Australia

Cert III Auto Electrical -

Busy At Work

Cert IV Engineering - Mechanical

TAFE QLD

TNT Mentor -

Toyota Australia

Specialist Diagnosis -

Toyota Australia

Technical Advisor -

Toyota Australia

Automobile Mechanics -

Ceylon German Technical Institute

Mechanical Engineering -

Technical College Ratmalana

Cer Iii Automotive Mechanic -

Busy At Work
HARSHANA RANDEWA RANPATI DEWAGE