Fleet Manager

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty; Nhulunbuy; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

East Arnhem Regional Council is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead the Council’s fleet, plant and fuel operations, with a strong background in asset management. You will drive improvements, ensure safe, efficient management of resources and compliance with WHS policies.

This role requires expertise in fleet, asset and budget management, with the ability to develop replacement programs and oversee monitoring systems.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience in fleet, asset or business management.
• Experience budgeting, cash flow, inventory control, procurement, supply chain coordination and scheduling.
• Sound knowledge of operational and maintenance requirements of vehicles and plant.
• Experience administering fleet management systems, driver compliance systems or vehicle monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve policies and procedures to ensure sustainable, compliant and safe portfolio management.
• Manage long-term fleet and plant replacement program for efficient fleet management.
• Oversee fleet tracking and monitoring systems to support effective fleet management and compliance.
• Plan, direct and manage maintenance and repair of fleet assets.
• Prepare budgets and monitor income, expenditure and financial performance across the Fleet portfolio.
• Lead fleet fuel management activities, including supply, storage, usage monitoring and reconciliation.
• Manage fleet assets, fuel supply contracts and community fuel reserves to ensure safe, reliable and continuous operations.
• Comply with WHS policies, procedures and legislation to maintain a safe workplace.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Director – Community & Corporate Services.

Skills

Fleet management

Asset management

Budgeting

Cash flow

Inventory control

Procurement

Supply chain coordination

Scheduling

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience in related discipline

Tools

Fleet management systems

Driver compliance systems

Vehicle monitoring systems

Job description

• Make a real impact - be part of a council that serves the community
• Build valuable experience
• Work with a supportive, purpose-driven team that values what you do

Fleet Manager- Darwin

East Arnhem Regional Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Fleet Manager with a strong background in asset management and/or fleet operations to lead Council’s fleet, plant and fuel operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a capable leader who can drive operational improvements, strengthen asset performance and ensure the safe, efficient and effective management of Council’s resources.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, implement and improve policies and procedures to ensure sustainable, compliant and safe portfolio management.
• Implement and maintain the Councils long -term fleet and plant replacement program for efficient fleet management.
• Manage Council’s fleet tracking and monitoring systems to support effective fleet management and compliance.
• Plan, direct and manage maintenance and repair of Council’s fleet assets.
• Prepare budgets and monitor income, expenditure and financial performance across the Fleet portfolio.
• Lead Council’s fuel management activities, including supply, storage, usage monitoring and reconciliation.
• Manage fleet assets, fuel supply contracts and community fuel reserves to ensure safe, reliable and continuous operations.
• Comply with WHS policies, procedures and legislation to maintain a safe workplace.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Director – Community & Corporate Services.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience in a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in fleet, asset or business management, including budgeting, cash flow, inventory control, procurement, supply chain coordination and scheduling.
• Sound knowledge of the operational and maintenance requirements of vehicles and plant.
• Experience administering fleet management systems, driver compliance systems or vehicle monitoring systems.

What you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary ($114,868.23 - $121,863.59 per year, excluding super), with annual reviews under the Enterprise Agreement
• 6 weeks of annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including training and study support, within a strong, diverse, community-focused environment

Applications close: 06 November 2026

For enquiries, Contact: Divyan Ahimaz - Director, Community Services [e-mail]

East Arnhem Regional Council reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be identified