Supervisor - Fleet Assets

Tweed Shire Council; Murwillumbah; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Generous employment conditions

Job summary

Tweed Shire Council in Murwillumbah seeks a strategic Fleet and Asset Manager to oversee a $35M fleet, plant and equipment portfolio, ensuring safety, compliance, cost efficiency and fit-for-purpose assets that support high-quality service delivery and Council sustainability goals. You will drive the full asset lifecycle from procurement to disposal with whole-of-life costing.

You will partner with operations across infrastructure, water and parks, deliver data-driven insights and asset

Qualifications

• Qualified in Business Operations (or a related discipline) with at least 5 years’ experience in fleet, plant, asset management or a similar operational environment.
• Proven expertise in fleet, plant and equipment management, with a strong understanding of industry standards, best practice and lifecycle asset management principles.
• Highly skilled in the use of fleet, asset and financial systems, with the ability to analyse data and provide informed recommendations that support business outcomes.
• Strong communicator with demonstrated experience preparing reports, providing technical advice, managing procurement processes and engaging effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Safety-focused and self-motivated, with a current Drivers Licence, sound knowledge of WHS requirements, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management of Council’s fleet, plant and equipment assets to drive innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the full asset lifecycle from procurement to disposal, using a whole-of-life costing approach to maximise value.
• Partner with operational teams across infrastructure, water, wastewater, parks and resource recovery to deliver fleet solutions that meet diverse business needs.
• Provide data-driven insights, asset performance reporting and financial planning to inform executive decision-making, replacement programs and investment priorities.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing fleet administration team while championing innovation, continuous improvement and the adoption of emerging technologies.

Job description

Lead the strategic management of Council’s fleet, plant and equipment assets, driving innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement. Oversee the full asset lifecycle to ensure a safe, compliant and cost-effective fleet that supports excellent service delivery and Council’s sustainability goals.

About the role:

• Lead the strategic management of Council’s $35M fleet, plant and equipment portfolio, ensuring assets are safe, compliant, cost-effective and fit for purpose.
• Drive the full asset lifecycle from procurement to disposal, using a whole-of-life costing approach to maximise value and support long-term service delivery.
• Partner with operational teams across infrastructure, water, wastewater, parks and resource recovery to deliver fleet solutions that meet diverse business needs.
• Provide data-driven insights, asset performance reporting and financial planning to inform executive decision-making, replacement programs and investment priorities.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing fleet administration team while championing innovation, continuous improvement and the adoption of emerging technologies.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $87,689 per annum with competency-based increments up to $103,869 per annum, plus 12% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• an operational vehicle with approved use for commuting between work, no private use permitted.
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list -

We are seeking:

• Qualified in Business Operations (or a related discipline) with at least 5 years’ experience in fleet, plant, asset management or a similar operational environment.
• Proven expertise in fleet, plant and equipment management, with a strong understanding of industry standards, best practice and lifecycle asset management principles.
• Highly skilled in the use of fleet, asset and financial systems, with the ability to analyse data and provide informed recommendations that support business outcomes.
• Strong communicator with demonstrated experience preparing reports, providing technical advice, managing procurement processes and engaging effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Safety-focused and self-motivated, with a current Drivers Licence, sound knowledge of WHS requirements, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

About us:

• Located on thepicturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, ina rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an . Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 9 October at 12 noon sharp(NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

Thinking of relocating?

Eligible applicants can access the Welcome Experience, a free NSW Government service designed to support workers and their families as they move to regional NSW.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.