Fleet Manager

Bolton Clarke; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work-life balance

Generous salary packaging

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Employee assistance program

Gym discounts

Job summary

Bolton Clarke is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead a national fleet of around 1,000 vehicles. You will shape strategic direction, governance and lifecycle planning while overseeing procurement, insurance, compliance and supplier performance.

You will engage with operational leaders across Australia, drive improvements in utilisation and cost, and lead a small team to deliver safe, reliable transport services for frontline teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing large, complex vehicle fleets across multiple sites, regions or states.
• Proven ability to develop fleet strategy, governance frameworks and lifecycle management programs.
• Strong supplier management, contract negotiation and tender management experience.
• Analytical capability with fleet data to drive utilisation, performance and cost outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational management of a fleet of approximately 1,000 vehicles across ownership models and environments.
• Develop and improve fleet policies, governance, compliance programs and procedures.
• Manage fleet suppliers and service providers, including contracts, tenders and performance reviews.
• Oversee vehicle procurement, replacement planning, disposals and lifecycle optimization.
• Manage fleet insurance programs, claims processes and risk management.
• Analyse fleet performance data to support business decisions.
• Coordinate fleet audits and maintain accurate vehicle records with regulatory and safety compliance.
• Lead a small fleet team and drive continuous improvement across systems and reporting.
• Partner with operational leaders to balance cost, safety and service outcomes.

Skills

Fleet management

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Bolton Clarke Group one 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

• 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 at [e-mail].