Coordinator Fleet

Coordinator Fleet
Permanant Full-time Opportunity (35-hour week)
19-day 4-week cycle (Variable day Off)
Salary Ranging from $106,758.08 - $123,839.56 + 11% Superannuation (Depending on Experience)
Leaseback Vehicle Option available!
 

The Opportunity

Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking an experienced Fleet Coordinator to join our Fleet Services Team. Reporting to the Manager Shire Presentation, this role forms the critical link to ensure the implementation of strategic business strategies and leadership of a team of technical and semi-professional staff that maintain a sustainable, fit-for purpose plant/fleet management services.

As the Fleet Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for the end to end management of Councils fleet assets, from procurement through to disposal. You’ll strategically manage Councils light and heavy vehicle fleet through effective planning, acquisition, modification and disposal of fleet and plant assets.Your primary focus will be developing and implementing maintenance strategies and leading the fleet team to obtain‘fit for purpose’ fleet for operations and future sustainability.

Through your strong experience in fleet management, you will drive the creation and delivery of council Light and Heavy Fleet asset management plan, financial and budget plans, develop strategy, policy and procedures to ensure best practice outcomes, managing the fleet tender process in line with councils' procurement policy, developing short and long-term fleet replacement programs, and providing leadership to the Fleet Service Team that reports to this role.
 

About Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council is in the magnificent Southern Highlands with a balance of pristine natural scenery and rich diversity of lifestyle choices from its historical past to modern amenities, all at your doorstep. With a population of over 50,000, Wingecarribee Shire has much to offer both the individual and family alike. Only 110 km from Sydney CBD and 70 km from Wollongong, we are a relatively easy traverse for those wishing to commute to the Shire and, equally so, for those who prefer to live in the Shire whilst enjoying an occasional jaunt to the City or Coast.

Essential Criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications in Business, or a senior mechanical trade/technician, or significant experience in a similar role.
2. Demonstrated experience in the use of computerised fleet asset management and financial accounting systems, and a high level of computer literacy including strong spreadsheet and database skills within the Microsoft office suite.
3. Sound knowledge of government procurement, tendering policies and contract management.
4. Experience in the development and implementation of best practice plant and fleet management guidelines and systems.
5. Demonstrated understanding of accounting processes and experience in budget setting and management.
6. High level of communication skills, with superb writing and editorial skills, particularly the ability to distil complex ideas into accessible internal and external communications to a diverse audience in a clear, fluent and concise manner.
7. Proven leadership ability with strong demonstrated experience in performance management and staff development leading and managing a team to inspire and motivate a team culture of continuous improvement.
8. Demonstrated ability to provide team members with fair and consistent feedback and apply coaching and mentoring skills to enhance individual and team performance.
9. Ability to drive change through policy, procedural and system improvements
10. A high level of interpersonal, presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills.
11. Entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine interest in proactively implementing a continuous improvement business model.
12. Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
13. High attention to detail and ability to prioritise and complete tasks efficiently and to deadlines.
14. Current NSW Driver’s Licence (C Class).

What We Offer

• Variable Days Off in addition to Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Lease Back Vehicle Option
• Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup

How to Apply

Please upload your current resume and a brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria. (Applicants not addressing the essential criteria may not be considered). For further information about the role, please contact Adam Mills on 0459 040 ***.  In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council’s COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications to be received by Friday 1st March.