Fleet Manager

Hamilton Island Enterprises; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised furnished staff housing

Dining and island activity discounts

Ferry concessions

Job summary

Hamilton Island Enterprises is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead a diverse fleet operation across island assets. You will oversee workshop activities, maintenance planning, and asset management to ensure high fleet availability for island operations.

Reporting to senior leadership, you’ll drive safety, compliance, and a high‑performing team culture while delivering quality servicing in a unique island environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in fleet or workshop operations.
• Strong knowledge of light/heavy vehicles, marine assets, and specialised equipment.
• Experience with maintenance planning and asset management systems.
• Ability to manage teams, priorities, and stakeholder relationships.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage workshop operations to maintain fleet assets.
• Ensure assets are serviced and repaired per standards and safety rules.
• Plan maintenance schedules to maximise fleet availability and minimise downtime.
• Maintain asset records and ensure accurate data in systems.
• Oversee regulatory inspections and rectify defects within timeframes.
• Coach and develop the team to foster a high-performing culture.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

Maintenance planning

Asset management

Stakeholder management

Safety & compliance

Education

Trade background

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

Hamilton Island Enterprises - Hamilton Island QLD

Are you an experienced Fleet Manager ready for a sea change? Looking to step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact, away from the city grind, mines or long commutes? Imagine leading a high-performing team while surrounded by turquoise waters, lush nature, and palm trees.

Join the Hamilton Island team as a Fleet Manager and take ownership of a diverse fleet operation in one of Australia’s most iconic destinations.

Reporting to the relevant senior leader, this role is accountable for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all Hamilton Island fleet assets. You’ll lead workshop operations, drive strong team performance, and ensure maintenance systems and processes are effective, delivering high levels of fleet availability to support island operations.

Whether you're already living locally or ready for a lifestyle change, this is your opportunity to combine leadership, technical expertise, and lifestyle in a truly unique environment.

FLEET MANAGER – Hamilton Island

Are you an experienced Fleet Manager ready for a sea change? Looking to step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact, away from the city grind, mines or long commutes? Imagine leading a high-performing team while surrounded by turquoise waters, lush nature, and palm trees.

Join the Hamilton Island team as a Fleet Manager and take ownership of a diverse fleet operation in one of Australia’s most iconic destinations.

Reporting to the relevant senior leader, this role is accountable for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all Hamilton Island fleet assets. You’ll lead workshop operations, drive strong team performance, and ensure maintenance systems and processes are effective, delivering high levels of fleet availability to support island operations.

Whether you're already living locally or ready for a lifestyle change, this is your opportunity to combine leadership, technical expertise, and lifestyle in a truly unique environment.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Maintain work-life balance- enjoy a 9-day roster with more time for family, friends and island adventures
• Lead a skilled, close-knit team – build a strong, accountable and high-performing workshop culture
• Live in paradise- enjoy island living plus everyday essentials like a grocery store, school, gym, medical centre, post office, and even our own airport
• Enjoy incredible perks- subsidised furnished staff accommodation, discounts on dining and island activities, ferry concessions and more
• Easy to get to- fly direct from major cities

Where you’ll make an impact

• Lead and manage workshop operations to ensure efficient and effective maintenance of all fleet assets
• Ensure all assets are maintained, serviced, and repaired in line with manufacturer and industry standards
• Oversee maintenance planning and scheduling to maximise fleet availability and minimise downtime
• Maintain and optimise asset management systems, ensuring all work is accurately recorded and tracked
• Ensure all regulatory inspections are completed on time and any defects are rectified within required timeframes
• Monitor outstanding maintenance tasks and drive timely completion
• Implement and maintain best practice fleet management systems and processes
• Ensure all staff are trained, licensed, competent, and performing to required standards
• Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring all activities comply with WHS legislation and organisational requirements
• Conduct audits to ensure quality control of servicing and repairs
• Manage stock levels and workshop equipment compliance
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders through clear, proactive communication
• Lead, coach, and develop your team to foster a positive and high-performing culture

What we’re looking for

You’re an experienced Fleet Manager or Workshop Leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes ownership of outcomes. You bring strong leadership capability, a hands-on mindset, and the ability to balance operational demands with safety, compliance, and customer service.

You’re adaptable, solutions-focused, and confident managing a diverse fleet, with the ability to lead people, improve systems, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

To be successful, you’ll need

• Proven leadership experience in fleet or workshop operations
• Strong knowledge across light and heavy vehicles, mobile plant, marine assets, and specialised equipment
• Experience with maintenance planning, asset management systems, and workshop coordination
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, performance, and operational priorities
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Relevant trade or mechanical background highly regarded

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.