Manager Fleet

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

5 weeks annual leave

Health & wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead the Fleet Unit, driving sustainable, safe and efficient fleet services across three depots. You will guide strategic and operational planning, asset management and budgeting to align with council priorities and WHS obligations.

You will manage a diverse team, deliver major capital programs, and promote continuous improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and service excellence for the community.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and/or 10 years' fleet management experience.
• IPWEA Fleet Management Certificate completed.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary fleet teams across lifecycle.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with change management and digital/service transformation.
• Experience using fleet management systems for short/medium/long-term planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of a 10-year fleet capital works program.
• Oversee fleet operations across depots, ensuring HVNL/CoR compliance.
• Ensure servicing, maintenance and programmed works are delivered on time and on budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align fleet services with strategy and service levels.
• Drive innovation, agility and continuous improvement in operations.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Digital transformation

Budgeting

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualifications

IPWEA Fleet Management Certificate

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council – Greenacre NSW

21h ago , from City of Canterbury Bankstown Council

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest councils in NSW with one of the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 385,000 residents.

The role

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Manager to lead and drive the continuous improvement and performance of Council’s Fleet Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring Council’s fleet services are safe, efficient, sustainable and aligned with organisational priorities, legislative requirements and WHS obligations.

Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, you will oversee fleet operations and asset management within annual and long-term budget frameworks, while driving continuous improvement and innovation. You will also provide continuous operational and strategic support to the Executive Manager City Works & Operations and the Director City Assets, helping to shape the future of Council’s fleet services and deliver outstanding outcomes for the organisation and community.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Lead the development and delivery of Council’s 10-year rolling fleet capital works program and fleet management systems for light and heavy vehicles, plant and equipment, applying whole-of-life costing and progressing environmentally sustainable fleet options.
• Ensure scheduled servicing and maintenance regimes are delivered on time and within budget, while increasing the level of programmed maintenance.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and align fleet services with organisational strategies, priorities and service levels.
• Drive innovation, agility and continuous improvement to ensure operational services are responsive, efficient and customer-focused.
• Promote Council’s values and culture through effective leadership, decision-making and professional conduct.
• Ensure compliance with Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.
• Lead and manage a diverse Fleet Unit across three depots, overseeing people, assets, resources and strategic initiatives to deliver high-quality services.

You will have

• Tertiary qualifications and/or minimum 10 years equivalent experience in Fleet Management.
• Completion of the IPWEA Fleet Management Certificate.
• Proven leadership and management of multi-disciplinary fleet teams, overseeing light/heavy vehicles, plant and equipment throughout their lifecycle.
• Strong capability in people leadership, performance management and stakeholder engagement, working collaboratively across internal and external teams.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, continuous improvement, digital and service transformation to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Demonstrated experience using fleet management systems to plan and manage short, medium and long-term service delivery.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver business plans, 10-year capital plant replacement programs and fleet strategies, while managing budgets and ensuring compliance with HVNL and CoR requirements.

The salary range for this opportunity is from $131,033 - $196,611 + 12% Super + Car Allowance and is dependent on skills and experience.

What’s on offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• 5 Weeks annual leave
• Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.
• Onsite parking available

For more information, please contact Ben Ellison-Kubecka (Executive Manager City Works & Operations) on 9707 5900

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.