Fleet Maintenance Lead

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 146,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Lead - Maritime in Rozelle, NSW. You will lead the management, maintenance and optimisation of Maritime fleet assets, ensuring lifecycle compliance and safe operations across the network.

You will drive asset management planning, maintenance programs, procurement and contract activities, and continuous improvement initiatives, delivering efficiency, cost control and value-for-money outcomes in a complex regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Practitioner in Asset Management (CPAM) or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience in fleet and asset management, maintenance programs, and procurement.
• Strong commercial, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• A valid Australian driver’s licence.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours and undertake occasional interstate travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of maritime fleet assets and maintenance programs.
• Oversee procurement and contract activities.
• Develop asset management planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure assets are managed within cost, risk and performance parameters.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Flexibility

Education

CPAM accreditation

Marine industry experience

Job description

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Fleet Maintenance Lead - Maritime

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Rozelle, NSW, AU, 2039

Job reference number: 111982

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $162721.0-$162721.0

You’re collaborative and leverage the experience of others, drawing on collective skills and wisdom for the team to develop and succeed.

Work in an organisation based on purpose, structure and process. You know that to make a meaningful contribution to our community and economy, there needs to be diligence in our operations.

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of a team delivering the effective management, maintenance and optimisation of Maritime fleet assets, this role is responsible for ensuring assets are managed throughout their lifecycle, remain compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements, and support safe and reliable operations across the network. This role will see you lead the management of maritime fleet assets, maintenance programs, procurement and contract activities, asset management planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will play a key role in ensuring fleet assets are managed within cost, risk and performance parameters while supporting operational efficiency, sustainability and compliance outcomes. You will lead efficiencies, asset performance improvements and value-for-money outcomes in a complex operational and regulatory environment, supporting the ongoing management and sustainability of Maritime's vessel, vehicle and plant assets

Your deep expertise in fleet and asset management, risk oversight, technical compliance and maritime operations, formed across marine industry environments, asset management roles and vessel maintenance functions, will see you navigate regulatory complexity, deliver strategic fleet planning, and overcome commercial and operational challenges to achieve safer, more efficient and sustainable fleet outcomes.

You're recognised as an influential technical leader, skilled at optimising maintenance programs, managing complex procurement and contracts, analysing asset performance, and implementing policy and process improvements, experienced in maritime vessel operations, asset lifecycle management, ISO 55000-aligned practices, and stakeholder engagement across government, contractors and the maritime sector.

Essential Requirements also include:

• Certified Practitioner in Asset Management (CPAM) accreditation or ability to obtain within six months.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent marine industry experience.
• Experience in fleet and asset management, maintenance programs, and procurement.
• Strong commercial, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• A valid Australian driver's licence.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours and undertake occasional interstate travel.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Rozelle. No costs, allowances, or exceptions to TfNSW vehicle policy will be provided in relation to travel to and from the Rozelle office to conduct the duties of the role. This position is classified as Maritime Officer – MA15 ($162,721.00/annum plus super).

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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