Fleet Manager

Bolton Clarke Residential Aged Care Opportunities; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Tax benefits

Private health insurance

EAP

Job summary

Bolton Clarke in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead day-to-day operations and set the strategic direction of our national fleet.

You will oversee fleet administration, insurance, governance, supplier relationships, procurement and lifecycle planning, with regular collaboration across operations Australia-wide.

This role blends office, supplier and site-based work with limited interstate travel, and offers strong not-for-profit benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing large vehicle fleets across multiple sites.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and contracts.
• Strong data analytics to optimise utilisation and cost.
• Effective stakeholder engagement with frontline to senior leaders.
• Excellent communication and governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation and strategic direction of Bolton Clarke's fleet.
• Oversee fleet policies, governance, and compliance programs.
• Manage procurement, replacement planning, and lifecycle management.
• Administer fleet insurance and risk management.
• Analyse fleet performance data to support decisions.
• Coordinate fleet audits and maintain vehicle records.
• Lead a small fleet team and drive continuous improvement.
• Balance cost, safety and service outcomes with stakeholders.

Skills

Fleet management

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Bolton Clarke Residential Aged Care Opportunities - Brisbane QLD

Full time

18d ago , from Bolton Clarke Residential Aged Care Opportunities

Bolton Clarke Groupone of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally.Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

Bolton Clarke Groupone of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally.Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

About the Role

Reporting to the Strategic Procurement Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation and long-term strategic direction of Bolton Clarke's fleet portfolio.

You’ll oversee fleet administration, insurance management, compliance programs, supplier relationships, vehicle procurement and replacement activities while ensuring fleet operations support the needs of frontline teams across Australia.

Working closely with operational leaders, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you’ll identify opportunities to improve utilisation, strengthen governance, enhance driver accountability and deliver best-practice fleet outcomes.

This role offers a blend of office, supplier and site-based activity, with regular engagement across operations and limited interstate travel.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the strategic and operational management of a fleet of approximately 1,000 vehicles across multiple ownership models and operating environments.
• Develop and continuously improve fleet policies, governance frameworks, compliance programs and operational procedures.
• Manage fleet suppliers and service providers, including contract negotiations, performance reviews, tenders and service delivery outcomes.
• Oversee vehicle procurement, replacement planning, disposals and lifecycle management to optimise value and operational performance.
• Manage fleet insurance programs, claims processes, vehicle incidents and associated risk management activities.
• Analyse fleet performance data including vehicle utilisation, operating costs, driver behaviour and total cost of ownership to support business decisions.
• Coordinate fleet audits, maintain accurate vehicle records and ensure compliance with regulatory, organisational and safety requirements.
• Lead and support a small fleet team while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and reporting.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure fleet services meet business requirements while balancing cost, safety and service outcomes.

About You

We’re seeking an experienced Fleet Manager who thrives in a complex operational environment and can confidently balance strategic planning with hands‑on fleet management.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience managing large, complex vehicle fleets across multiple sites, regions or states.
• Demonstrated success developing fleet strategy, governance frameworks and lifecycle management programs.
• Strong supplier management, contract negotiation and tender management experience.
• Strong analytical capability with experience using fleet data to improve utilisation, performance and cost outcomes.
• Proven ability to influence and engage a broad range of stakeholders from frontline employees through to senior leaders.
• Excellent communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Why Work For Bolton Clarke

Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs

• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
• Private health insurance and gym discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Our commitment to diversity

At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.

Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

If you have any further queries, please contact Owen Bealing (**********@boltonclarke.com.au)