Current job vacancies - Manager Fleet Services

The City is seeking a manager who can provide a high level of leadership and management skills across broad functions with a focus on the City’s Fleet Services. As a manager you will be responsible for reviewing fleet management and maintenance resourcing, including staff, workshops, stores and the fleet replacement program. The City’s current fleet and plant portfolio comprises over 700 items and the Manager will be responsible for the fleet procurement and management portfolio, in accordance with contemporary strategic asset acquisition, management principles and the City’s Procurement and Asset Management Strategy, Policy and Procedures.

The position is responsible for:

• Leading a team responsible for the fleet procurement, management, maintenance and disposal of fleet and plant.
• A positive and productive culture where employees are engaged and accountable for their work, achieving on key deliverables.
• Providing expert strategic advice and recommendations to the Executive and Council regarding all aspects of fleet procurement, management and maintenance.
• Leads improvement and innovation in the delivery of services and implements new ideas within relevant City Frameworks.
• Develops and reviews corporate policies, procedures, processes, and efficient delivery of services relevant to the Service Unit.
• Organisational change within the Service Unit is efficiently led to meet the City’s long term strategic plan objectives.
• Holds accountability for the Service Units overall achievement of outcomes, namely ensuring that quality of deliverables is of a high standard of output.
• Accountable for managing allocated budgets to demonstrate cost effectiveness and efficiency in the use of rate payers’ money and in the pursuit of organisational goals.

Manager Fleet Services Position Description

You will have skills and experience in a senior leadership role, and will look at long term goals, be politically astute and resilient, with high levels of stakeholder engagement. You will thrive on dealing with complex issues and enjoy making things happen in a busy and dynamic working environment.

Through your CV and covering letter you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Qualifications, Requirements and Experience:

• University degree in relevant discipline such as Business, Management, Safety, Logistics or a related field.
• Significant experience in a senior leadership role within a similar position, including leading strategy and change within a complex service unit.
• Proven track record implementing a strategic approach to contemporary fleet/asset management practices.
• A level of demonstrated business commercial acumen.
• C Class Drivers Licence.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Advanced communication skills including advocacy, written, verbal and public speaking.
• Highly skilled in resource management including workforce planning, development and management; financial planning and budget management; most effective utilisation of limited resources; and developing business strategy.
• Advanced problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Highly skilled in managing individual performance.
• Proven track record achieving business goals and strategy and creating a shared culture of commitment for the team and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated occupational health and safety risks in a workplace.

As a vibrant and progressive organisation, we enable and encourage our growing communities to thrive and prosper. We live by and value our commitment to Customer Focus, Improvement, Accountability, Respect and Collaboration.

One of the fastest growing local governments in Australia, the City of Wanneroo is a place of exciting opportunities for our community and employees, and we welcome your interest in joining our team.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

Why work for the City of Wanneroo

The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Free on-site parking;
• A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
• Purchase leave (subject to operational requirements);
• Professional development opportunities;
• An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
• An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.

To find out more about our benefits, click here!

If this position sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application. 

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Reference Number:  3007

Close Date:  Thursday 28th November 2024 at 9.00pm AWST

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.  

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