City of Canning Coordinator Fleet Services

About the role

The City of Canning is committed to managing and maintaining our fleet, plant, and equipment to the highest standards, ensuring the smooth operation of services across the region.

As the Fleet Services Coordinator, you will provide strong leadership and guidance to a talented team and instil a culture that prioritises care, safety and professionalism.

The Fleet Services Coordinator will lead our Fleet Services department, ensure the maintenance and performance of over 400 vehicles.

As an experienced leader, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our vehicles and machinery, contributing to the seamless delivery of crucial services to our community.

Be part of high performance culture that strives at building on Canning’s reputation as a welcoming and thriving City!

A snapshot of your new role:

• Lead a team of passionate and experienced individuals and actively demonstrate our values of respect, working together and inclusiveness
• Coordinate maintenance, logistics and repair schedules of the City’s fleet, plant and equipment, ensuring cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and minimal downtime
• Manage the City’s mechanical workshop, ensuring safe and seamless operations, accurate recording, optimum inventory levels, and fleet utilisation
• Provide sound leadership and guidance to a dedicated team, fostering a culture that ensures safety, performance and care of self, vehicles, plant and equipment
• Prepare and manage budgets, track expenditures, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising on quality, efficiency or safety
• Oversee the City’s fleet renewal program, ensuring cost-effective acquisition and disposal of assets, including electrical vehicles and charging infrastructure
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise maintenance and fleet utilisation, according to operational needs and budgeting
• Ensure the City’s fleet operations comply with regulatory standards and legislation
• Contribute to the City’s Roadmap to Netzero, by ensuring we decarbonise our Fleet through EVs and the implementation of a charging network
• Work as key member of the Sustainability, Waste and Fleet leadership team within the Infrastructure and Environment directorate at the City

About you:

• Minimum five years’ experience managing a workshop servicing a large fleet of light and heavy vehicles, plant, equipment and related assets
• Mechanical trade qualification or significant practical knowledge of light and heavy road transport vehicles, machinery and mechanics
• Demonstrated experience in logistics and scheduling maintenance of vehicles, plant, and equipment
• Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate and inspire a team for high performance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to confidently engage and negotiate positive outcomes with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and work under pressure
• Proficiency in maintenance or asset management software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Current ‘C’ Class license (HR desirable) and national police clearance (within six months validity)

Why apply for this role?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience + private use of City vehicle*
• Permanent, full-time position in a Band 1 Local Government
• 19-day month (monthly rostered day off)
• Genuine commitment to professional development and a supportive team culture
• Paid Annual Leave Loading and superannuation contribution matching
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of over 90,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred).  You may also contact Reuben Thom 0409 328 761 for a confidential discussion.  Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.

Applications are open until 5.00pm Friday 7 June 2024. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.