Team Leader Logistics & Fleet Operations

Northern Beaches Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness program and lifestyle perks

Job summary

Northern Beaches Council invites applications for a Team Leader Logistics & Fleet Operations, a full-time role based in Sydney. You will oversee the fleet, plant and equipment assets, plus depot logistics and scheduling to deliver reliable services across the Council.

You will lead a high-performing team with a strong safety culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance and cost optimization in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced operational leader with a strong background in fleet, plant, logistics or depot operations.
• Demonstrated capability in managing diverse operational resources and maintenance programs.
• Sound knowledge of Work Health and Safety and Chain of Responsibility obligations.
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills with data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective management, maintenance, utilisation and lifecycle replacement of Council’s fleet, plant and equipment assets.
• Coordinate depot logistics, resources and scheduling to ensure efficient, reliable service delivery across Council.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, promoting safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure legislative compliance, manage contractor performance and optimise fleet costs and asset value.

Job description

Division: Transport & Assets

Business Unit: Transport & Civil Infrastructure

Title: Team Leader Logistics & Fleet Operations, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $115927.66 to $134726.96 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who We Are

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Transport and Civil Infrastructure is responsible for the provision, management and maintenance of civil infrastructure and the delivery of transport, traffic and civil infrastructure services.

Transport and Civil Infrastructure has both internal and external clients and provides service across a range of functional areas including:

• Transport Network Planning


• Transport and Civil Infrastructure Asset Management


• Parking Operations and Community Transport


• Construction and Maintenance of Civil Infrastructure


• Plant, Fleet and Stores Management


• Business Operations

Transport and Civil Infrastructure is committed to providing quality services and striving to improve methods and procedures and develop new and innovative solutions to deliver services in a safe, cost effective and environmentally sustainable manner.

Working With Us

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.

In this role you’ll enjoy -

• A culture of supporting continuous professional development


• High level of technological innovation and systems


• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements


• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits


• Professional development and training opportunities

Our Opportunity

The key focus areas of this role include:

• Lead the effective management, maintenance, utilisation and lifecycle replacement of Council’s diverse fleet, plant and equipment assets.


• Coordinate depot logistics, operational resources and scheduling to ensure efficient, reliable and responsive service delivery across Council.


• Lead and develop a high-performing operational team, promoting a strong safety culture, accountability and continuous improvement.


• Ensure legislative and regulatory compliance, manage contractor performance and optimise fleet costs, asset performance and long-term value.

About You

You are an experienced operational leader with a strong background in fleet, plant, logistics or depot operations. You bring demonstrated capability in managing diverse operational resources, overseeing fleet and plant maintenance programs, and ensuring assets are safe, reliable, fit for purpose and cost-effective.

You are a confident people leader who can build and motivate a high-performing team, manage competing priorities and foster a positive workplace culture grounded in safety, accountability and service delivery. You have sound knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, including Work Health and Safety and Chain of Responsibility obligations, and understand the importance of strong governance and compliance.

With well-developed analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, you can use operational data to drive efficiencies, manage costs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. You are collaborative, solutions-focused and able to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors to achieve positive operational outcomes.

You are motivated by delivering reliable, customer-focused services and have the initiative and judgement to take ownership of day-to-day operations while contributing to the longer-term performance and sustainability of Council's fleet and logistics services.

Additional Information

• Position Description


• Applications close on: 25 November 2026


• Expected Interview Date: 2 December 2026


• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Rachel Treloar 8495 6369 or 0466 486 858

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on [phone].