Aces Fleet Manager

BACKGROUND

Since 1987, ACES has been providing programs and services to Aboriginal Elders. ACES was incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act (1981) and has a Board of Management made up of elected community members.

In the Australian context, ACES is unique in being both Aboriginal community-controlled organisation and specializing in provision of both planned activity group and residential aged care services.  At ACES culture is recognised as central to individual and community health. Further the integration of a range of programs on the site ensures continuity in the assessment and delivery of appropriate care to Aboriginal elders in a culturally appropriate environment as they age.

ENVIRONMENT

Amidst the hustle and bustle of East Brunswick, the Caring Place nestles in the serenity of lush, well maintained, bush-like gardens and the Merri Creek. The setting provides Residents with a friendly, relaxed culturally relevant home-like environment which is important to their health and well-being.

ROLE CONTEXT

Fleet Manager responsibilities include recruiting drivers, maintaining vehicle serving records and ensuring operational efficiency across the fleet throughout the year.

ROLE PURPOSE 

As Fleet Manager you will:

• Manage drivers so they adhere to ACES Policy and Protocols
• Register and license all vehicles under their management, as well as ensure up to date registration
• Ensure yearly Disability permits are up to date and within each vehicle
• Find ways to cut costs and maximize profits
• Develop strategies for greater fuel efficiency
• Maintain detailed records of vehicle servicing and inspection
• Ensure First Aid kits are up to date and maintain within all vehicles
• Note and assign any fine notifications to individual drivers

ABOUT YOU

You will have strong organisational skills and experience in fleet management operations. Our ideal candidate will have strategic thinking abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. A background in fleet management or logistics is preferred.

Most importantly, you will demonstrate our 'CORE Values' as detailed below.

ORGANISATIONAL VALUES

Caring

We care for our Elders and Community in a professional, sharing manner.

Respect

We show our respect through honest, transparent communication.

Honour

We proudly honour those we care for with dignity and discretion.

Culturally Safe

We ensure a culturally safe environment for all those we care for and work with.

Commitment

We are committed to providing our Elders and Community with a choice of the highest quality of care.

For further enquiries please send an email to ACES Human Resources at ******@acesinc.org.au. 

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• The ACES values diversity and understands the unique challenges that individuals may face in the recruitment process. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments for the recruitment processes for this role or want more information about how ACES supports inclusive recruitment, please email: ******@acesinc.org.au
• Successful applicants are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check and Working with Children Check prior to employment. New ACES employees are required to meet the cost of the checks.
• If appointed from outside ACES, successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment health declaration.
• A probationary period of up to 6 months may apply for a person appointed from outside ACES.
• All ACES employees are required to comply with relevant legislation, including legislation regarding the management of Organisational records, the Code of Conduct for ACES and the aged care sector employees and Organisational policies and procedures in the conduct of their employment.
• Standard aged care service standards terms and conditions apply. Information about ACES operations and employment conditions can be obtained from ACES Human Resources.
• To support ACES’ commitment to its Environmental Management System, ACES employees are expected to act in an environmentally responsible manner at all times.

Please note this position may only be available to persons of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (Permitted under section 12 of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010: “A person may take a special measure for the purpose of promoting or realising substantive equality for members of a group with a particular attribute”).