FLEET ASSET OPTIMISATION OFFICER

LiveHire Limited; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 99,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Gym access

Generous leave

Superannuation

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking a Fleet Asset Optimisation Officer in Wacol to combine fleet expertise with procurement knowledge across trucks, light vehicles and plant equipment. The role focuses on delivering safe, compliant, and cost-efficient fleet outcomes with collaborative engagement across stakeholders.

You will develop fit-for-purpose specifications, working with internal teams and suppliers to optimise assets, while ensuring adherence to standards and budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, management and optimisation of fleet, plant and equipment.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and WHS legislation relating to plant and equipment.
• Experience preparing technical specifications and supporting documentation.
• Strong project management skills with ability to deliver on time and within budget.
• Experience evaluating suppliers and managing supplier performance.
• Ability to develop practical and effective maintenance plans.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop fit-for-purpose fleet specifications and equipment solutions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers and manufacturers.
• Ensure safe, compliant, cost-efficient fleet outcomes.

Skills

Fleet management

Procurement

Project management

Supplier evaluation

Maintenance planning

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Fleet Services

Salary Range:Band 5 $98,778 - $111,969 AUD per annum + Superannuation

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Until March 2027 (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed)

Location: Wacol

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the biggest employers in Queensland. We employ an inclusive and diverse workforce, with great benefits and flexible work options. A job with Council offers skill development, career mobility and access to benefits that matter.

Our Branch

Fleet Services provide full lifecycle management of fleet assets, helping Council to deliver services to the city of Brisbane. Our fleet includes a large range of assets including but not limited to: cars, trucks, trailers, mobile lunchrooms, boats, excavators, road sweepers, forklifts, buggy's, pumps, generators, chainsaws, blowers, whipper snippers and mowers.

The Role

As the Fleet Asset Optimisation Officer, you will combine strong technical fleet expertise with procurement knowledge across trucks, light commercial vehicles, and both major and minor plant equipment. You will possess a solid understanding of vehicle design, operational performance, and functionality, enabling you to develop fit-for-purpose specifications, body configurations, and equipment solutions. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and manufacturers, you will use your technical capability and stakeholder engagement skills to deliver safe, compliant, operationally effective, and cost-efficient fleet outcomes.

To be successful you will have:

• experience in the procurement, management and optimisation of fleet, plant and equipment
• knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and workplace health and safety legislation relating to plant and equipment
• experience preparing technical specifications and supporting documentation
• strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver outcomes on time and within budget
• experience evaluating suppliers and managing supplier performance
• ability to develop practical and effective maintenance plans
• excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• a collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

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.

This role requires a “C” Class Driver’s Licence and a Criminal History Check.

For more information:

Please call Zoe Hare on 07 3178 5012.

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:

Sunday 18October 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.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflictsof interest or other risks (such as fatigue)in a way that puts the public interestfirst.Maintainingemployment outside Council does notpreclude you from being considered for roles within Council.