Hands-On Asset & Logistics Leader

Hussey; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hussey Corp is seeking a hands-on Asset & Logistics Manager to oversee our plant and equipment across our projects and external hire. This Cairns-based role is full-time, Monday to Friday, coordinating assets, hires and utilisation for multiple sites.

You will manage asset registers, maintenance scheduling, budgets and the allocation of machinery to internal projects while ensuring safety, compliance and timely availability of equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asset, fleet, plant or logistics management.
• Strong knowledge of heavy machinery, plant operations, maintenance and compliance.
• Experience managing machinery hire, including hire agreements, scheduling and client management.
• Current driver’s licence (heavy vehicle licence highly regarded).
• Safety-focused with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate asset register covering plant, machinery, vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and inspections to minimise downtime.
• Manage asset-related budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Allocate machinery to internal projects and sites balancing priorities and timeframes.
• Oversee external hire of machinery, including quoting and hire agreements.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and hire companies.
• Monitor asset usage, location and condition using GPS and asset systems.
• Identify idle assets and recommend redeployment, hire-out or disposal.
• Promote and uphold work health and safety standards.

Skills

Asset management

Fleet management

Logistics coordination

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Education

Logistics qualification

Asset management qualification

Tools

GPS asset tracking systems

Job description

Hussey Corp is seeking a hands-on Asset & Logistics Manager to oversee our plant and equipment across our projects and external hire. This Cairns-based role is full-time, Monday to Friday, coordinating assets, hires and utilisation for multiple sites.

You will manage asset registers, maintenance scheduling, budgets and the allocation of machinery to internal projects while ensuring safety, compliance and timely availability of equipment.