National Fleet Lead, ARFFS & Emergency Vehicles

Airservices; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia seeks a Fleet Lead to direct the national fleet for Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) across Australia. You will lead Fleet Engineers and Emergency Vehicle Technicians, shaping maintenance programs and lifecycle planning for critical assets used at airports nationwide.

This leadership role requires broad stakeholder influence, strong engineering insight and hands-on capability to ensure fleet readiness, safety and reliability for frontline emergency response

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams of engineers and maintenance trades.
• Strong understanding of maintenance processes and asset lifecycle management.
• Ability to influence across operational, project and technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing priorities, resources, and budgets.
• Diplomas in Engineering or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead national fleet function for ARFFS across Australia.
• Oversee Fleet Engineers and Emergency Vehicle Technicians.
• Guide fleet lifecycle planning and maintenance programs.
• Support introduction of new vehicle capability.
• Travel regularly across the country to support operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technical team leadership

Maintenance processes

Asset lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication skills

Collaborative leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Asset Management qualification

Fleet Management qualification

Job description

Airservices Australia seeks a Fleet Lead to direct the national fleet for Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) across Australia. You will lead Fleet Engineers and Emergency Vehicle Technicians, shaping maintenance programs and lifecycle planning for critical assets used at airports nationwide.

This leadership role requires broad stakeholder influence, strong engineering insight and hands-on capability to ensure fleet readiness, safety and reliability for frontline emergency response