Fleet Engineering Coordinator

Australia Post Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development programs

Mentorship opportunities

Employee benefits

Job summary

Australia Post is seeking a Fleet Engineering Coordinator to support safety, performance and innovation across its national fleet. You will contribute to major fleet projects, collaborate with internal teams and external vendors, and drive improvements in cost, quality and compliance.

The role reports to the Manager, Fleet Engineering and focuses on capital projects, policy programs and fleet services. A strong background in engineering or logistics and vendor management is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, fleet, automotive, engineering or logistics.
• 5+ years of technology-related experience in mechanical, automotive or electrical environments.
• Experience managing external vendors, contractors or service providers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using CAD or similar engineering tools is highly regarded.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support fleet engineering projects from concept through to implementation.
• Partner with operational teams, vendors and service providers to identify opportunities for continuous improvement across fleet performance, safety and cost.
• Investigate defects, faults and operational challenges using root cause analysis and engineering principles.
• Monitor vendor performance against agreed service standards and contractual obligations.
• Develop business cases and cost-benefit proposals to support fleet initiatives and strategic investment decisions.
• Analyse fleet data and trends to identify risks, opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Support change management activities and help embed new processes, systems and technologies across the business.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across Transport, Operations, Safety, Finance, Procurement and external industry partners.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Education

Engineering qualification (Professional Engineer or equivalent)

Engineering technologist (Diploma)

Engineering associate (Certificate or Diploma)

Tools

CAD tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Name

Fleet Engineering Coordinator

Site / Location

Derrimut Parcel Delivery Centre

Ref #

12388055

Entity

Australia Post

Opening Date

28-Oct-2026

Suburb

Work Type

Permanent Full Time

Description & Requirements

At Australia Post, our people are the driving force behind every parcel, every service and every connection we make across Australia. As a Fleet Engineering Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in supporting the safety, performance and innovation of one of Australia's largest and most diverse fleet operations.

We're currently recruiting twoFleet Engineering Coordinators to join our National Fleet Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced engineering, fleet, transport or logistics professionals looking to influence large-scale operational improvements, work with emerging technologies and contribute to projects that make a real difference across our national network.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Fleet Engineering, you'll support the successful delivery of strategic fleet projects and initiatives that improve safety, quality, compliance, operational performance and cost outcomes across Australia Post's fleet.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, external vendors, repair networks and operational teams, you'll drive improvements across key fleet engineering work streams including:

• Fleet Engineering Solutions
• Capital Projects
• Fleet Services
• Policy, Compliance and Regulatory Programs

Success in this role will come from your ability to build strong relationships, analyse data, manage stakeholders and implement sustainable improvements that deliver tangible business outcomes.

You'll also

• Coordinate and support fleet engineering projects from concept through to implementation.
• Partner with operational teams, vendors and service providers to identify opportunities for continuous improvement across fleet performance, safety and cost.
• Investigate defects, faults and operational challenges using root cause analysis and engineering principles.
• Monitor vendor performance against agreed service standards and contractual obligations.
• Develop business cases and cost-benefit proposals to support fleet initiatives and strategic investment decisions.
• Analyse fleet data and trends to identify risks, opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Support change management activities and help embed new processes, systems and technologies across the business.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across Transport, Operations, Safety, Finance, Procurement and external industry partners.
• Champion a culture of safety, collaboration and customer-focused decision making.

About you

You're a proactive and solutions-focused professional who enjoys solving problems, influencing stakeholders and delivering meaningful outcomes. You thrive in a dynamic environment, can balance competing priorities and have a passion for continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence.

You'll bring a collaborative mindset, strong commercial awareness and the confidence to work across all levels of the business to drive positive change.

You'll also have

• Experience within the transport, fleet, automotive, engineering or logistics industry.
• Demonstrated project coordination, project management or continuous improvement experience.
• An Engineering qualification, such as:
  • Professional Engineer (Degree)
  • Engineering Technologist (Diploma)
  • Engineering Associate (Certificate or Diploma)
• A minimum of 5 years' technology-related experience within Mechanical, Automotive or Electrical environments.
• Experience managing external vendors, contractors or service providers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using CAD or similar engineering tools is highly regarded.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify technical information for diverse audiences.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Why join Australia Post?

• Join a nationally recognised organisation with a strong purpose and impact.
• Work on large-scale engineering and fleet initiatives that influence operations across Australia.
• Collaborate with experienced industry professionals and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Access career development opportunities, learning programs and mentorship.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• Access team member discounts, wellbeing programs and employee benefits.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, inclusion, safety and collaboration.

All walks, one route

It takes all kinds of people to deliver for every Australian. At Australia Post, we're committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities and refugees.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Recruiter and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for everyone.

If you require support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team at [e-mail] or call 03 8737 9415.

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