Team Leader - Plant, Fleet And Store

Council Jobs; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Shepparton City Council in Victoria is seeking a capable Team Leader to direct the Plant, Fleet and Stores team. You will oversee fleet, plant maintenance, stores operations and procurement to ensure safe, compliant and reliable service delivery across the organisation.

The role demands strategic and operational leadership in asset management, maintenance planning, costs reduction and continuous improvement, with strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in fleet, plant, workshop, asset management or a related operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of fleet and plant maintenance practices and asset lifecycle management.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and procurement activities.
• Well-developed communication, stakeholder engagement and people management skills.
• A commitment to workplace safety, compliance and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Plant, Fleet and Stores team.
• Manage Council's fleet and plant maintenance, replacement and utilisation programs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, safety standards and Council policies.
• Oversee stores operations, inventory management and procurement activities.
• Develop and monitor operational budgets and service performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet maintenance

Asset management

Budget management

Procurement

Communication

Job description

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fifth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing, transport and health care. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 69,000 and is culturally rich with 17.4% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

Team Leader – Plant, Fleet and Stores

Salary: $103,751.96 per annum

Closing: Friday 13 November 2026

Full Time – Permanent

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated leader to join Council's Infrastructure team as Team Leader Plant, Fleet & Stores.

This role is responsible for leading the day-to-day management of Council's fleet, plant and stores operations. You will oversee a dedicated team, ensuring Council's vehicles, plant and equipment is maintained, compliant, safe and available to support service delivery across the organisation.

The successful applicant will provide strategic and operational leadership in fleet asset management, maintenance planning, procurement, stores and inventory control, while driving continuous improvement, cost efficiencies and customer-focused outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the Plant, Fleet and Stores team.
• Manage Council's fleet and plant maintenance, replacement and utilisation programs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, safety standards and Council policies.
• Oversee stores operations, inventory management and procurement activities.
• Develop and monitor operational budgets and service performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in fleet, plant, workshop, asset management or a related operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of fleet and plant maintenance practices and asset lifecycle management.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and procurement activities.
• Well-developed communication, stakeholder engagement and people management skills.
• A commitment to workplace safety, compliance and service excellence.

Why Join Greater Shepparton City Council?

• At Council, you'll be part of an organisation that makes a difference to the community every day. We offer:
• A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• The chance to influence the future direction of Council's fleet and plant operations.
• Meaningful work that supports essential services across the municipality.

For further information about this position, please contact Sean Good, Acting Manager - Infrastructure Preservation on 5832 5216.

Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.

We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Greater Shepparton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Greater Shepparton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.

Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.