State Manager – Brisbane & SEQ Transport & Fleet

Rentco Transport Equipment Rentals; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Rentco Transport Equipment Rentals is seeking an experienced State Manager to lead Brisbane and Southeast Queensland operations. You will drive safety, service excellence, and profitability across branch and workshop, overseeing fleet utilisation, budgets, and customer relationships.

A hands-on leader, you’ll balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution to deliver sustainable growth. You will manage a high-performing team, foster a culture of accountability and safety, and work with

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within transport, logistics, fleet management, vehicle rental, equipment rental, or related industry.
• Proven success leading operations and high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgets, P&L, and operational KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships and drive growth.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management, maintenance operations, and asset utilisation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Proficiency in business systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture while ensuring compliance with all standards.
• Lead branch and workshop operations delivering exceptional service and growth.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to improve performance and efficiency.
• Maximise fleet utilisation and asset performance through maintenance and availability.
• Manage branch financial performance: budgets, revenue, profitability, cost control.
• Lead, coach and develop managers and teams for high performance.
• Build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships for satisfaction and retention.

Job description

Rentco Transport Equipment Rentals is seeking an experienced State Manager to lead Brisbane and Southeast Queensland operations. You will drive safety, service excellence, and profitability across branch and workshop, overseeing fleet utilisation, budgets, and customer relationships.

A hands-on leader, you’ll balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution to deliver sustainable growth. You will manage a high-performing team, foster a culture of accountability and safety, and work with