Manager Fleet, Workshops & Depot Operations

Manager Fleet, Workshops & Depot Operations

Position: Manager Fleet, Workshops & Depot Operations

Position No: 10176

Base Salary: $172,342 – $182,240 + Superannuation, Memberships, Vehicle & Relocation Assistance

Location: Emerald, Central Queensland

Term: Contract Position 3 – 5 years

How would you like to lead, develop, and support the fleet, workshop and depot operations that are vital to supporting one of Queensland’s largest council territories?

Central Highlands Regional Council is committed in delivering value to its community. As a result, we are looking for a high calibre individual to successfully lead the Fleet, Workshops & Depot Operations and become an integral member of the management team.

In this position you will coordinate and deliver comprehensive fleet services across council by centrally managing the regional delivery of fleet logistics, mechanical maintenance and metal fabrication services to Council, managing fleet assets and depot operations.

Your expertise and ability to provide strategic leadership and deliver operational improvements will be highly regarded. Working with us, you will have the opportunity to:

• Prepare, review, and deliver council’s strategic and operational plans, including budgets, projects, and policies to support your departmental objectives
• Managing the existing fleet and the replacement programs including plant equipment, vehicles and depot
• A commercial approach to the day-to-day activities of the Branch ensuring cost effectiveness and goals of the Branch and Council are achieved
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements relevant to the Fleet, Workshop & Depot operations
• Drive business performance by providing positive leadership and clear direction to all staff
• Establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external parties
• Foster a positive, safe, and effective working environment and culture

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• A proven ability to lead the operational functions of a Fleet, Workshop or Asset business unit/s within a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing budgets and projects
• Tertiary qualifications in a Technical field or related discipline and substantial management experience
• Certificate IV WHS (or equivalent) or willing to undertake

If you are interested in becoming a member of the team who are responsible for driving positive outcomes, then we’d like to hear from you.

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community. Benefits include:

• An attractive remuneration package incorporating base, superannuation, professional memberships and vehicle usage
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate uniforms provided
• Relocation assistance
• Salary sacrificing options available

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.

Please note our recruitment process includes the following pre-employment checks:

To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing
• Reference checks
• Qualification check
• Criminal History check

For a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Closing Date: 08.00am Monday 1st November 2021