National Fleet Lead: Critical Asset Maintenance & Strategy

Airservices Australia; Victoria; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia is seeking a Fleet Lead to manage the national fleet supporting Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS). You will lead a team of Fleet Engineers and EVTs, directing fleet planning, maintenance and new capability introductions across Australia.

The role requires strategic oversight of asset lifecycle, stakeholder collaboration across operations, engineering and major projects, and regular travel to major airports and regional sites.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within a fleet, maintenance, engineering or asset-intensive environment.
• Experience leading technical teams (engineers, trades or maintenance staff).
• Strong maintenance processes, maintenance engineering and asset lifecycle knowledge.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across operational, project and technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing priorities, resources and budgets in a complex operating environment.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative leadership style.
• Engineering or related qualifications (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead a national fleet team of engineers and EVTs.
• Oversee fleet planning, maintenance programs and lifecycle management.
• Guide introduction of new vehicle capabilities.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering and major projects across Australia.
• Ensure assets are safe, compliant and operationally ready.
• Travel nationwide to airports and remote locations.

Skills

Fleet leadership

Lead technical teams

Maintenance processes

Asset lifecycle mgmt

Stakeholder engagement

Budget & resources

Engineering qualification

Education

Engineering or related qualification

Job description

Airservices Australia is seeking a Fleet Lead to manage the national fleet supporting Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS). You will lead a team of Fleet Engineers and EVTs, directing fleet planning, maintenance and new capability introductions across Australia.

The role requires strategic oversight of asset lifecycle, stakeholder collaboration across operations, engineering and major projects, and regular travel to major airports and regional sites.