Northern Equipment and Assets Manager

Australia Post Group; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Australia Post is seeking an Equipment & Asset Manager to lead national equipment programs and ensure asset readiness for a large logistics network. The role is based on-site in Newcastle, reporting to the National Equipment, Sustainability & Rapid Response Manager.

You will drive planning, deployment and optimisation of assets, while partnering with Operations, Procurement and Sustainability to achieve peak readiness and business continuity across Australia’s network.

Qualifications

• Experience managing equipment, assets, or fleet in a large, complex environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills; build trusted relationships.
• Commercial acumen and supplier management experience.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong analytical capability.
• Experience driving operational improvements and change initiatives.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, accountability and operational excellence.
• Influence equipment and asset strategy across a national network.
• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Lead high-impact initiatives to support network performance and operational readiness.
• Gain exposure to national projects, strategic planning and critical programs.
• Be part of a collaborative team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Access career development opportunities and benefits with Australia Post.

Responsibilities

• Lead national equipment and asset programs across Australia Post's network.
• Plan, deploy and optimise operational equipment to maximise performance.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Sustainability and other functions to deliver outcomes.
• Support rapid response and business continuity during peak periods and critical events.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency.
• Manage supplier relationships to deliver strong service and outcomes.
• Support network planning to meet seasonal, peak and long-term needs.
• Champion safe, compliant asset management practices across the business.

Job description

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Name

Equipment and Assets Manager

Site / Location

National Equipment and Rapid Response Store

Ref #

12387960

Entity

Australia Post

Opening Date

16-Oct-2026

Suburb

Hamilton North

State

Work Type

Permanent Full Time

Description & Requirements

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Lead the assets that keep Australia moving.
At Australia Post, our operational network relies on thousands of critical pieces of equipment and assets to move millions of items across the country. We're looking for an Equipment & Asset Manager to help shape how those assets are planned, deployed, optimised and governed across one of Australia's largest and most complex logistics networks.
Based full-time on-site in Newcastleand reporting to the National Equipment, Sustainability & Rapid Response Manager, you'll help ensure operational equipment is available where and when it's needed to support business continuity, peak readiness and network performance.
This is an opportunity to influence national outcomes, work alongside senior stakeholders and make a tangible impact across a trusted Australian brand.
What you'll be doing

• Lead national equipment and asset programs that support operational readiness across Australia Post's network.
• Drive the planning, deployment and optimisation of operational equipment to maximise performance and utilisation.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Sustainability and other business functions to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Support rapid response and business continuity activities during peak periods and critical operational events.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency and operational effectiveness.
• Manage supplier relationships to deliver strong service, commercial and operational outcomes.
• Support network planning activities to meet seasonal, peak and long-term operational requirements.
• Champion safe, compliant and effective asset management practices across the business.

What you'll bring

• Experience managing equipment, assets, fleet, logistics or operational programs within a large, complex environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across multiple functions.
• Commercial acumen and experience managing suppliers or service providers.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong analytical capability.
• Experience driving operational improvements and implementing change initiatives.
• The ability to navigate competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong commitment to safety, accountability and operational excellence.
• Influence equipment and asset strategy across one of Australia's largest operational networks.
• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Lead high-impact initiatives that support network performance and operational readiness.
• Gain exposure to national projects, strategic planning and business-critical programs.
• Be part of a collaborative team focused on innovation, continuous improvement and delivering for customers.
• Access the career development opportunities and benefits that come with joining Australia Post.

All walks, one route

It takes a lot of us to deliver for every Australian – and it’s important to us that our people behind the parcels reflect the people receiving them. We come from all walks. Different backgrounds, different ages, different genders, different sexualities and different abilities, but we all believe in the same purpose.

We welcome people all ages, genders and backgrounds – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and refugees. We’re a Disability Confident Recruiter, committed to making our hiring process and workplace inclusive and barrier-free. We’re also working hard to remove bias and build a gender-equitable experience for everyone who joins us. If you’ve got questions about accessibility, reach out to our Diversity & Inclusion team at [e-mail] or on 03 8737 9415.

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