Senior Fleet & Asset Manager – Car Allowance

City of Canterbury-Bankstown; Sydney, Punchbowl; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

5 Weeks annual leave

Permanent full-time LG conditions

Health and Wellbeing programs

Onsite parking

Job summary

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead and drive the Fleet Unit, ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable fleet services aligned with priorities and WHS obligations. You will guide capital works, maintenance regimes and stakeholder collaboration across three depots to deliver high-quality services to over 385,000 residents.

With 10+ years in fleet management and IPWEA certification, you will shape fleet strategy, manage budgets, and champion continuous

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and/or minimum 10 years equivalent experience in Fleet Management.
• Completion of the IPWEA Fleet Management Certificate.
• Current C Class Drivers’ Licence.
• Proven leadership and management of multi-disciplinary fleet teams, overseeing light/heavy vehicles, plant and equipment throughout their lifecycle.
• Strong capability in people leadership, performance management and stakeholder engagement, working collaboratively across internal and external teams.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, continuous improvement, digital and service transformation to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Demonstrated experience using fleet management systems to plan and manage short, medium and long-term service delivery.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver business plans, 10-year capital plant replacement programs and fleet strategies, while managing budgets and ensuring compliance with HVNL and CoR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Council’s 10-year rolling fleet capital works program and fleet management systems for light and heavy vehicles, plant and equipment, applying whole-of-life costing and progressing environmentally sustainable fleet options.
• Ensure scheduled servicing and maintenance regimes are delivered on time and within budget, while increasing the level of programmed maintenance.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and align fleet services with organisational strategies, priorities and service levels.
• Drive innovation, agility and continuous improvement to ensure operational services are responsive, efficient and customer-focused.
• Promote Council’s values and culture through effective leadership, decision-making and professional conduct.
• Ensure compliance with Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.
• Lead and manage a diverse Fleet Unit across three depots, overseeing people, assets, resources and strategic initiatives to deliver high-quality services.

Skills

Fleet management leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Continuous improvement

Digital service transformation

Education

IPWEA Fleet Management Certificate

Tertiary qualifications in Fleet Management

C Class Drivers’ Licence

Job description

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead and drive the Fleet Unit, ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable fleet services aligned with priorities and WHS obligations. You will guide capital works, maintenance regimes and stakeholder collaboration across three depots to deliver high-quality services to over 385,000 residents.

With 10+ years in fleet management and IPWEA certification, you will shape fleet strategy, manage budgets, and champion continuous