National Fleet Manager – Lifecycle & Cost Control

Silverchain; Perth, Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

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Job summary

Silverchain is seeking a Senior Fleet Officer to lead national vehicle fleet management across Australia. You will oversee acquisition, allocation, transfer and disposal, and develop a lifecycle plan aligned to business needs.

The role involves governance, cost control and supplier relationship management. The position requires substantial fleet management experience, governance and risk expertise, and the ability to manage a dispersed asset portfolio.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in fleet management.
• Demonstrated experience managing a geographically dispersed fleet or comparable asset portfolio.
• Experience in fleet governance, compliance, risk and vehicle lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated supplier and contract performance management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective management of Silverchain's national vehicle fleet.
• Oversee vehicle acquisition, allocation, transfer, replacement and disposal.
• Develop and maintain the national vehicle replacement and lifecycle plan.
• Assess vehicle requirements and recommend appropriate vehicle types, specifications and allocation models.
• Monitor fleet availability, utilisation, condition, safety and operating costs.
• Resolve significant or recurring fleet issues affecting operational service delivery.
• Ensure fleet arrangements remain aligned with changing business and workforce requirements.
• Manage the day-to-day commercial relationship with the Fleet Management Organisation and key fleet suppliers.
• Prepare the proposed fleet operating budget (in conjunction with the Finance team), vehicle replacement forecast and lifecycle plan for consideration by the Purchasing and Fleet Manager.

Skills

Fleet management

Asset management

Procurement

Risk management

Budgeting

Contract management

Job description

Silverchain is seeking a Senior Fleet Officer to lead national vehicle fleet management across Australia. You will oversee acquisition, allocation, transfer and disposal, and develop a lifecycle plan aligned to business needs.

The role involves governance, cost control and supplier relationship management. The position requires substantial fleet management experience, governance and risk expertise, and the ability to manage a dispersed asset portfolio.