Coordinator Fleet and Operations Centre

Manningham City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Manningham City Council in Doncaster East (Melbourne area) is seeking a Coordinator Fleet and Operations Centre to lead fleet assets, stores, procurement, contract management and budget oversight. You will guide a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable services that support organisational and community outcomes.

Applicants should have strong leadership, health and safety focus, and experience implementing service plans while balancing priorities and risks.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fleet, operations centre or operational services within a complex organisation.
• Proven leadership with a strong focus on health, safety, wellbeing, performance and team development.
• Experience developing and implementing service plans, managing competing priorities and delivering efficient, sustainable outcomes.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with risk management ability.
• Knowledge of fleet management, procurement, contract management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council's fleet and operations centre services including asset management, stores and inventory, procurement and contract management.
• Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team with a focus on safety, wellbeing and high performance.
• Drive strategic planning, financial stewardship and efficient, reliable service delivery.

Skills

Fleet management leadership

Team leadership

Health & safety focus

Contract management

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Fleet management software

Procurement systems

Job description

Manningham City Council – Doncaster East VIC

• Band 8 ($132,000to $148,000) + 12% Superannuation

Lead fleet and operations centreservices that keep our city moving safely, efficiently and sustainably.

• Lead Council's fleet and operations centre services, including fleet management, stores and inventory, procurement,contract management and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team,fostering a culture of safety, wellbeing, accountability and high performance.
• Drive operational excellence through strategicplanning, financial stewardship and stakeholder engagement, delivering reliableservices that support organisational and community outcomes.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks andgalleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure thatManningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employmentopportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positiveand friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range ofbenefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for careerdevelopment, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We're constantly transforming our organisation tobest support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a newgame changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shapepositive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You'll have the opportunityto take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within aculture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

As the Coordinator Fleet and Operations Centre,you will lead Council's fleet and operations centre services, including fleetasset management, stores and inventory, procurement, contract management,budget oversight and continuous improvement. The role provides leadership to amultidisciplinary team while ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable servicedelivery that supports organisational objectives.

Skills and experience

• Experience leading fleet, operations centre or operational services within a complex organisation.
• Proven leadership experience with a strong focus on health, safety, wellbeing, performance and team development.
• Experience developing and implementing service plans, managing competing priorities and delivering efficient, sustainable and customer-focused outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to manage risk and resolve complex operational issues.
• Knowledge of fleet management, procurement,contract management, financial management, compliance and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, supported by a relevant tertiary qualificationor an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.

Position Description can be viewed below or isavailable on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers' section:Job Vacancies

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitmentprocess, please email ****@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applicationsclose on Sunday 22 November 2026 at 11:45pm.

Don't meet every requirement for this role?Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likelyto apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise thatdifferent experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experiencedoesn't perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you're excited aboutthis role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Councilrecognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensureequity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applicationsfrom underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policiesand practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support variouscommunication methods when working remotely.

If yourequire any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,please advise the contact listed above in advance.

ManninghamCouncil is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be requiredto hold a Working with Children Check.