Equipment and Assets Manager

Australia Post; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Australia Post in Newcastle is seeking an Equipment & Asset Manager to shape how assets are planned, deployed and governed across a major logistics network. This full-time, on-site role reports to the National Equipment, Sustainability & Rapid Response Manager and ensures equipment is available where and when needed to support continuity and performance.

You will work with senior stakeholders to drive national readiness, optimise asset utilisation and lead improvements across the network.

Qualifications

• Experience managing equipment/assets, fleet, or operational programs in a large, complex environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across functions.
• Commercial acumen and experience managing suppliers or service providers.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong analytical capability.
• Experience driving operational improvements and implementing change initiatives.
• Ability to navigate competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead national equipment and asset programs across Australia Post's network.
• Drive planning, deployment and optimisation of operational equipment to maximise performance.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Sustainability and other functions to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Support rapid response and business continuity activities during peak periods and critical events.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Manage supplier relationships to deliver strong service, commercial and operational outcomes.
• Support network planning to meet seasonal and long-term requirements.
• Champion safe, compliant and effective asset management practices.

Skills

Asset management

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier management

Analytical capability

Change management

Safety and compliance

Job description

Lead the assets that keep Australia moving.

At Australia Post, our operational network relies on thousands of critical pieces of equipment and assets to move millions of items across the country. We're looking for an Equipment & Asset Manager to help shape how those assets are planned, deployed, optimised and governed across one of Australia's largest and most complex logistics networks.

Based full-time on-site in Newcastleand reporting to the National Equipment, Sustainability & Rapid Response Manager, you'll help ensure operational equipment is available where and when it's needed to support business continuity, peak readiness and network performance.
This is an opportunity to influence national outcomes, work alongside senior stakeholders and make a tangible impact across a trusted Australian brand.

What you'll be doing

• Lead national equipment and asset programs that support operational readiness across Australia Post's network.
• Drive the planning, deployment and optimisation of operational equipment to maximise performance and utilisation.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Sustainability and other business functions to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Support rapid response and business continuity activities during peak periods and critical operational events.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency and operational effectiveness.
• Manage supplier relationships to deliver strong service, commercial and operational outcomes.
• Support network planning activities to meet seasonal, peak and long-term operational requirements.
• Champion safe, compliant and effective asset management practices across the business.

What you'll bring

• Experience managing equipment, assets, fleet, logistics or operational programs within a large, complex environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across multiple functions.
• Commercial acumen and experience managing suppliers or service providers.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong analytical capability.
• Experience driving operational improvements and implementing change initiatives.
• The ability to navigate competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong commitment to safety, accountability and operational excellence.
• Influence equipment and asset strategy across one of Australia's largest operational networks.
• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Lead high-impact initiatives that support network performance and operational readiness.
• Gain exposure to national projects, strategic planning and business-critical programs.
• Be part of a collaborative team focused on innovation, continuous improvement and delivering for customers.
• Access the career development opportunities and benefits that come with joining Australia Post.

All walks, one route

It takes a lot of us to deliver for every Australian – and it’s important to us that our people behind the parcels reflect the people receiving them. We come from all walks. Different backgrounds, different ages, different genders, different sexualities and different abilities, but we all believe in the same purpose.

We welcome people all ages, genders and backgrounds – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and refugees. We’re a Disability Confident Recruiter, committed to making our hiring process and workplace inclusive and barrier-free. We’re also working hard to remove bias and build a gender-equitable experience for everyone who joins us. If you’ve got questions about accessibility, reach out to our Diversity & Inclusion team at ***************@auspost.com.au or on 03 8737 9***.