National Fleet Operations Manager

TDG Environmental; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TDG Environmental is seeking a National Fleet Operations Manager to lead our fleet across Australia and New Zealand. You’ll ensure every vehicle, plant item and trailer is registered, roadworthy and compliant, and you’ll partner with regional teams to drive consistent, data-driven decisions.

Reporting to the Group Fleet Manager, the role covers policy development, replacement planning and the rollout of new fleet systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fleet management or fleet operations, ideally across multiple sites or states.
• Strong reporting, data and budget skills, including advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all vehicles, plant and trailers are registered, roadworthy and compliant across jurisdictions.
• Oversee vehicle inspection program and monthly state reporting; drive on-time renewals and compliance.
• Manage insurance claims, the insurance schedule and renewal input.
• Coordinate fleet requests, asset movements and reporting; support capex reviews.
• Administer and improve fleet management systems; roll out telematics/IVMS for utilisation monitoring.
• Develop and enforce fleet procedures, policies and standard documents; train regional teams.

Skills

Fleet management

Data reporting

Budget management

Tools

Navman IVMS

Job description

This role has the option to be based in VIC, QLD or NSW.

TDG Environmental is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced and hands-on National Fleet Operations Manager to keep our vehicles, plant and trailers compliant, safe and on the road. If you love bringing order to complex operations, driving consistency across regions and using data to make smarter fleet decisions, we want to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• National scope – oversee fleet operations across every state we operate in, plus New Zealand
• Real influence – shape fleet policies, processes and replacement planning
• Leadership – guide and support regional fleet and workshop administrators
• Technology and reporting – bring in new technology and systems to improve fleet reporting, visibility and decision-making
• Growth – help integrate fleets from newly acquired businesses as we expand

Why Join TDG Environmental?

At TDG Environmental, we value our people. You’ll enjoy:

A supportive, inclusive and safety-focused workplace where your ideas are heard.

Opportunities for learning, development and career growth.

Being part of an innovative, Australian‑owned company with over 34 years’ experience across Australia and New Zealand.

A culture that celebrates diversity and welcomes all backgrounds.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), extended to your immediate family

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Fleet Manager, you’ll be the go-to person for the day-to-day running of our national fleet. You’ll make sure every vehicle, plant item and trailer is registered, roadworthy and compliant, support Regional Maintenance Managers with fleet-related information and coordination, and ensure our fleet data is accurate and working hard for the business. You’ll also support our Chain of Responsibility obligations and provide functional direction to regional fleet and workshop administrators.

This is a varied, high-impact role with travel to sites interstate and in New Zealand as required.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure all vehicles, plant and trailers hold current registration, roadworthy and compliance certification and permits across all jurisdictions, including renewals, tolls, e-tags and infringement nominations.

Oversee the vehicle inspection program (daily pre-start, end-of-day and weekly checks), report monthly completion by state and follow up non-completion.

Champion our zero-harm safety culture, Core Values and Code of Conduct.

Insurance, Assets & Maintenance Support

Manage insurance claims through to resolution, maintain the motor vehicle insurance schedule and lead fleet input into the annual insurance renewal.

Handle all fleet requests (ordering, additions, disposals and transfers), coordinate asset movements, maintain the master asset register and produce the weekly asset movement report.

Support fleet replacement planning and capex submissions, including supplier quotes, business cases and lease or finance pricing reviews.

Integrate fleet assets and data from acquired businesses.

Systems, Reporting & Cost Control

Administer and continuously improve our fleet management system, and support the rollout of telematics and IVMS to monitor utilisation, idling and driver behaviour.

Produce regular and ad hoc reporting on fleet operations, compliance, utilisation and costs, and audit fleet data for accuracy.

Set up and review service agreements and service levels with external agents and suppliers, and assist with site maintenance and service contracts.

Process and verify invoices, manage fuel cards and e-tags, and track costs against budget.

Oversee, manage and report on fuel usage

Provide direction, standard processes, training and support to regional fleet and workshop administrators (dotted-line), ensuring consistent fleet practices across all regions.

Develop efficiencies and fleet procedures, policies and controlled documents with oversight from the Group Fleet Manager.

Partner with operational teams and internal stakeholders, travelling to sites interstate and in New Zealand as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in fleet management or fleet operations, ideally across multiple sites or states.
• Sound knowledge of vehicle registration, roadworthy and permit requirements, and Chain of Responsibility obligations.
• Experience with fleet management systems and telematics (Navman or IVMS highly regarded).
• Strong reporting, data and budget skills, including advanced Excel.
• Experience managing suppliers, service agreements and insurance claims.
• Confidence guiding and supporting others, and building strong relationships with operational teams.
• A proactive, organised approach with a keen eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel interstate and to New Zealand.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds- including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from culturally diverse communities. We believe a diverse team strengthens our organisation and better reflects the communities we serve.