Fleet Asset Strategy Lead | Innovation & Lifecycle Excellence

Tweed Shire Council; Murwillumbah; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Generous employment conditions

Job summary

Tweed Shire Council in Murwillumbah seeks a strategic Fleet and Asset Manager to oversee a $35M fleet, plant and equipment portfolio, ensuring safety, compliance, cost efficiency and fit-for-purpose assets that support high-quality service delivery and Council sustainability goals. You will drive the full asset lifecycle from procurement to disposal with whole-of-life costing.

You will partner with operations across infrastructure, water and parks, deliver data-driven insights and asset

Qualifications

• Qualified in Business Operations (or a related discipline) with at least 5 years’ experience in fleet, plant, asset management or a similar operational environment.
• Proven expertise in fleet, plant and equipment management, with a strong understanding of industry standards, best practice and lifecycle asset management principles.
• Highly skilled in the use of fleet, asset and financial systems, with the ability to analyse data and provide informed recommendations that support business outcomes.
• Strong communicator with demonstrated experience preparing reports, providing technical advice, managing procurement processes and engaging effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Safety-focused and self-motivated, with a current Drivers Licence, sound knowledge of WHS requirements, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management of Council’s fleet, plant and equipment assets to drive innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the full asset lifecycle from procurement to disposal, using a whole-of-life costing approach to maximise value.
• Partner with operational teams across infrastructure, water, wastewater, parks and resource recovery to deliver fleet solutions that meet diverse business needs.
• Provide data-driven insights, asset performance reporting and financial planning to inform executive decision-making, replacement programs and investment priorities.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing fleet administration team while championing innovation, continuous improvement and the adoption of emerging technologies.

Job description

Tweed Shire Council in Murwillumbah seeks a strategic Fleet and Asset Manager to oversee a $35M fleet, plant and equipment portfolio, ensuring safety, compliance, cost efficiency and fit-for-purpose assets that support high-quality service delivery and Council sustainability goals. You will drive the full asset lifecycle from procurement to disposal with whole-of-life costing.

You will partner with operations across infrastructure, water and parks, deliver data-driven insights and asset