Australia Operations & Fleet Leader

Avis Budget Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Avis Budget Group in Mascot, New South Wales, is seeking a senior operations leader to drive EBITDA and operational performance across Australia. You will own the P&L, forecast revenue and costs, manage ancillary revenue, and lead Fleet Distribution, Maintenance and Damage activities with a high degree of autonomy.

You will lead a large operations team, set short- and long-term strategy, ensure health, safety, ESG standards, and partner with a global matrix organisation to align with Pacific

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior operations or fleet leadership role.
• Strong financial acumen with a track record of improving profitability.
• Experience leading multi-site teams in asset-intensive businesses.
• Experience in a US-headquartered multinational, with familiarity with performance metrics and reporting rhythms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders and communicate with senior leaders.
• Strategic thinker with capability to set short- and long-term plans.

Responsibilities

• Own the P&L: forecast and manage revenue and cost budgets, track performance against plan, and close gaps.
• Grow ancillary revenue (upgrades, damage waiver and counter products) and commercial vehicle revenue.
• Manage and forecast the fleet to optimise revenue per unit, utilisation and customer service.
• Raise customer satisfaction using NPS, Google reviews and Booking.com as key measures.
• Lead, coach and engage a large operations team, and build a strong leadership pipeline and succession plan.
• Work across a global matrix organisation and contribute to commercial and fleet strategy.
• Make sure the business meets health, safety, environmental, compliance and ESG standards.

Skills

Senior operations leadership

Fleet leadership

Financial acumen

Team development

Stakeholder management

US multinational experience

Job description

Avis Budget Group in Mascot, New South Wales, is seeking a senior operations leader to drive EBITDA and operational performance across Australia. You will own the P&L, forecast revenue and costs, manage ancillary revenue, and lead Fleet Distribution, Maintenance and Damage activities with a high degree of autonomy.

You will lead a large operations team, set short- and long-term strategy, ensure health, safety, ESG standards, and partner with a global matrix organisation to align with Pacific