Northern Equipment and Assets Manager

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

Job summary

Australia Post is seeking a leader to shape how operational equipment and assets support its vast postal and logistics network. Reporting to the National Equipment, Sustainability and Rapid Response Manager, you’ll govern and optimise critical equipment programs to enable peak performance across the network.

Based on-site in Newcastle, this role works across Network Operations and partner functions to drive national outcomes, support rapid response activities, influence stakeholders and guide

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational, logistics, equipment or asset management activities within a complex environment.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across teams and functions.
• Proactive problem solver with strong analytical and decision-making capability.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and can adapt to changing priorities.
• Continuous improvement mindset to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Lead with resilience, accountability and commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead national equipment and asset programs that support operational readiness across the network.
• Coordinate rapid response activities and provide support during critical operational events.
• Influence and collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Procurement, Sustainability and other business functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment utilisation, performance and consistency.
• Oversee equipment availability, stock optimisation and network-wide asset deployment activities.
• Support planning activities to meet peak, seasonal and long-term operational requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships to deliver strong operational and commercial outcomes.
• Champion safe, compliant and effective asset management practices.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

Job description

Take the lead in shaping how operational equipment and assets support Australia's largest postal and logistics network. Reporting to the National Equipment, Sustainability and Rapid Response Manager, you'll lead the governance, optimisation and readiness of critical equipment programs that enable our operations to perform at their best.

Based on-sitein Newcastle, this role offers the opportunity to work across Network Operations and partner functions to drive national outcomes, support rapid response activities, influence key stakeholders and help shape the future direction of equipment and asset management across Australia Post.

You'll also

• Lead national equipment and asset programs that support operational readiness across the network.
• Coordinate rapid response activities and provide support during critical operational events.
• Influence and collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Procurement, Sustainability and other business functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment utilisation, performance and consistency.
• Oversee equipment availability, stock optimisation and network-wide asset deployment activities.
• Support planning activities to meet peak, seasonal and long-term operational requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships to deliver strong operational and commercial outcomes.
• Champion safe, compliant and effective asset management practices.

About you

• You bring experience leading operational, logistics, equipment or asset management activities within a complex environment.
• You build strong relationships and influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes across multiple teams and functions.
• You are a proactive problem solver with strong analytical and decision-making capability.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and can confidently adapt to changing priorities.
• You have a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy identifying opportunities to improve performance and efficiency.
• You lead with resilience, accountability and a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

What's in it for you

• Play a key role in shaping equipment and asset strategy across one of Australia's largest operational networks.
• Influence national outcomes and work closely with senior leaders across Network Operations.
• Take ownership of high-impact initiatives that support operational readiness and business continuity.
• Build your profile through exposure to a broad range of stakeholders, projects and operational priorities.
• Join a collaborative team committed to innovation, continuous improvement and delivering for our customers.
• Access the benefits, career development opportunities and flexibility that come with being part of 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 ***************@auspost.com.au or on 03 8737 9***.