Senior Fleet Adviser

at; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Water in Adelaide is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead strategic fleet initiatives, oversee heavy and light fleet assets, procurement, contractor performance, and asset lifecycle management.

You will partner with business units and senior stakeholders, use data-driven insights to optimise fleet performance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, compliance with NHVL and road rules, while delivering high standards of customer service.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Project Management or related field.
• Strong business acumen and strategic decision-making capability.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including with senior leaders.
• Extensive experience in fleet or contract management, including performance analysis.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and asset optimisation.
• Proven experience applying the NHVL and related legislation, with demonstrated compliance, safety, and regulatory knowledge within large organisations (Essential).
• Experience with data analytics and reporting tools (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-risk, high-value fleet projects and procurement activities.
• Partner with business units to assess fleet needs and develop strategic solutions.
• Provide expert advice on fleet assets including light vehicles, heavy fleet, and boats.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, reporting, and performance optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including HVNL, WHS, and Australian Road Rules.
• Develop and maintain fleet procedures, guidelines, and safety programs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and service providers to deliver customer-focused outcomes.

Skills

Fleet management

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Project Management or related field

Job description

At SA Water, our work sustains life. Every day, we deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services to more than 1.8 million South Australians, supporting healthy communities across our state.

Behind this essential service are people who care. From engineering and science to construction, digital, operations and customer experience, every role plays a part. We bring our authentic selves to work, driven by purpose, supporting one another to deliver work that truly matters.

About Our Supply Chain Team

Our Supply Chain team is award winning, taking out the Procurement Team of the Year – Large Organisation award at the 2024 Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Awards Australia and New Zealand. These awards are an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the best work and teams in the procurement profession.

This team award recognises high performing procurement teams who have made significant improvements to their performance and culture resulting in increased effectiveness, influence, efficiencies, savings or competitive advantage.

In this role, you will drive strategic fleet initiatives across SA Water by delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient fleet services aligned with organisational objectives. The role requires a strong heavy fleet management background, with expertise in fleet operations, asset lifecycle management, procurement, contractor performance, compliance, and project delivery. Working closely with business units and senior stakeholders, you will use data-driven insights and commercial acumen to optimise fleet performance, lead innovative fleet solutions, and support continuous improvement while ensuring a high standard of customer service and operational excellence.

About Business Insights and Excellence

The Business Insights and Excellence business group turns data into trusted insights that help us make better decisions for our customers and community into the future.

Working in this team means analysing complex information, responsibly managing finance and procurement, building meaningful reports and dashboards, and partnering with the business to solve real problems. You’ll help shape strategy, improve performance, and ensure decisions are informed, evidence based, and aligned to what matters most for South Australians.

Your responsibilities for this opportunity

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.

You will:

• Lead and deliver high-risk, high-value fleet projects and procurement activities
• Partner with business units to assess fleet needs and develop strategic solutions
• Provide expert advice on fleet assets including light vehicles, heavy fleet, and boats
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, reporting, and performance optimisation
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including HVNL, WHS, and Australian Road Rules
• Develop and maintain fleet procedures, guidelines, and safety programs
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and service providers to deliver customer-focused outcomes

Your success in this role will come from:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Project Management or related field
• Strong business acumen and strategic decision-making capability
• Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including with senior leaders
• Extensive experience in fleet or contract management, including performance analysis
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and asset optimisation
• Proven experience applying the National Heavy Vehicle Law (NHVL) and related legislation, with demonstrated experience applying compliance, safety, and regulatory requirements within large, complex organisations (Essential)
• Experience with data analytics and reporting tools (desirable)

Applications close 4pm, 26 August 2026.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au