Senior Manager Fleet and Equipment

SA Country Fire Service; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Country Fire Service in South Australia is seeking a Senior Manager, Fleet & Equipment to set the strategic direction for the CFS fleet and operational gear across the state. The role leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for planning, acquisition, delivery, sustainment and lifecycle management of about 1300 emergency vehicles and a broad portfolio of specialist equipment used by CFS personnel.

You will advise the Executive on investment priorities, procurement, safety, risk and emerging

Job description

The Senior Manager, Fleet & Equipment is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, governance and service-wide management of the CFS fleet and operational equipment capability.

This is a new role reporting to the Director, Infrastructure and Logistics, the role leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for the planning, acquisition, delivery, sustainment and life cycle management of approximately 1300 emergency vehicles, and a diverse portfolio of specialist operational equipment used by CFS personnel across South Australia.

Operating in a complex and time-critical emergency services environment, you will provide authoritative advice to the CFS Executive and senior leaders on fleet and equipment capability, investment priorities, procurement, contract performance, safety, compliance, risk and emerging technologies. You will also lead complex, high-value and multi-year acquisition programs and build strong relationships with CFS staff and volunteers, government and emergency services partners, suppliers and industry.

This is an opportunity to shape a critical statewide capability and lead the continued development of a safe, compliant, sustainable and fit-for-purpose fleet and equipment portfolio that directly supports CFS staff and volunteers in protecting South Australian communities.