Coordinator Fleet And Depot

• $124,443 per annum plus super
• Full-time permanent
• Located in Osborne Park

This key leadership role oversees and coordinates the functions of the Fleet and Depot Services teams managing a fleet size of 180 vehicles

About the City of Perth

The City of Perth is committed to delivering on community aspirations for a thriving and vibrant capital city that is liveable, sustainable, and prosperous for current and future generations. We balance a wide range of residential, business, social, cultural, environmental, and State considerations for thousands of residents, businesses, workers, and visitors who spend their time in the City or call it home.

As a city with 14,000 businesses, almost 30,000 residents, 134,000 workers, and 230,000 visitors (per day), the City is committed to providing excellence in leadership to support our community.

About the position

Under broad direction, this leadership position oversees and coordinates the functions of the Fleet and Depot Services teams including depot operations, purchasing and stores, fleet procurement, fleet maintenance, and mechanical engineering, ensuring the continuing serviceability and efficient operation of the City's fleet, plant, and minor equipment. The City of Perth operates a 24/7 Waste and Cleaning services which require the delivery of high-quality servicing and preventative maintenance programs to ensure the City's plant, Fleet and equipment are safe, reliable, and available for use.

Looking forward, we will be transitioning our fleet from ICE (Internal Combustion Engines) to BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles) over the next decade and you will play a pivotal part in this change project.

The successful candidate will support the City by:

• Ensure all staff understand their role accountabilities, performance standards, and effort is managed through effective two-way communication, and the provision of appropriate feedback and development opportunities.
• Plan and prioritise the Fleet and Depot sub-unit's projects and initiatives with accountability for outcomes, including the establishment of work plans and monitoring workflows to meet deadlines and KPIs.
• Prepare and review specifications in consultation with relevant custodians, coordinate and manage contracts and carry out management of works delivered through contract resources.
• Ensure the optimum utilisation of vehicles, plant, and equipment to minimise costs.
• Preparation and monitoring of 10-year strategic renewal program.
• Regularly report to the Alliance Manager on Fleet and Depot Services performance and discuss strategies and issues.

Essential Criteria

• Appropriate formal trade qualifications or extensive relevant industry experience in managing a fleet workshop with a variety of vehicles and plant.
• Proven effective leadership competencies with an ability to align diverse groups of employees to work collaboratively towards common goals.
• Proven competency in financial management covering operating budgets, procurement, and capital works.
• 'C' class drivers licence.

Above all, you will live our values of commitment, teamwork, courage and respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

How to apply

By clicking the ‘apply’ button, you will be directed to the City of Perth’s employment page where you can submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria found in the Candidate information pack.

Applications for this position will close at 6pm,26th March 2024. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Martin Copeman, Alliance Manager Operations at **************@cityofperth.wa.gov.au

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive, and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.

Applicants may be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application