Fleet Manager

• Full-time, continuing position based at our Darlington Campus 

• Oversee the management of the University vehicle fleet 

• Base salary from $121,508 - $137,032 plus 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity 

Central Operations Services (COS) is responsible for the ongoing use of our infrastructure, through a focus on the strategic whole-of-life asset management, protective services, safety, as well as enhanced delivery of essential operational services which delivers to our sustainability objectives. COS manages building/facilities and ground services and maintenance, repairs, cleaning, internal mail, waste collection and recycling, protective services, building access, and venue bookings, and client-service teams. 

Central Operations Services are hiring an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee the management of the University vehicle fleet to ensure it is managed compliantly, safely, efficiently and in line with University Policy.  The Fleet Manager manages the relationship with and is the primary point of contact with the external Fleet Management services provider. They also coordinate activities with and provide support to local vehicle custodians in Faculties and Professional Services Units, and Non-University Entities, to ensure fleet management objectives are met.  

Your key responsibilities will be to:  

• manage all University fleet related activities to ensure vehicles, vessels and registered plant and equipment are managed compliantly, safely and efficiently 

• manage administrative systems and practices, efficiently, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, university policies and procedures 

• manage fleet related expenditure, payments and receipts 

• develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders and staff across the University, as well as with a broad range of external stakeholders. 

About you 

The successful candidate will be an experienced Fleet Management professional who: 

• hold a valid Australian driver license

• experience in managing a large fleet of assets

• experience in working with a diverse group of key stakeholders and the ability to develop/cultivate productive relationships with key contributors 

• financial management experience, including budget management 

• extensive experience managing supplier relationships to deliver cost effective and quality outcomes.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 

Pre-employment checks 

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check