Dubbo Regional Council Fleet Procurement Officer

AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY. AT THE START OF THE FUTURE.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Fleet Procurement Officer.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

FIND PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and well organised person to join our team.  The Fleet Procurement Officer is responsible for the purchase and disposal of Council's fleet assets, as well as the contract management of goods and services to the Fleet Services branch. You will play an integral part in maintaining an up-to-date fleet, including light vehicle, plant and equipment, to ensure Council can deliver to the community.  You will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with others across multiple divisions of Council.  

You’ll make an impact by:

• Establishing light vehicle, plant and equipment replacement programs
• Arranging light vehicle, plant and equipment deliveries and disposals
• Preparing and developing procurement and disposal documentation, reports and procedures
• Undertaking operator assessments in plant and vehicle operations
• Developing specification for Fleet related contracts
• Developing procurement documentation and procedures

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

You are an organised and motivated individual who enjoys new challenges and workplace variety.  You have previous experience in fleet acquisition and disposal.  Additional qualifications in Certificate IV in Front Line Management will be highly regarded.  

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Cert IV in a relevant discipline; or relevant qualifications with experience
• Experience in the acquisition and disposal of diverse fleet
• Contract management experience
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills

We would also love if you have:

• Fleet experience including developing technical specifications
• Experience with Ausfleet Fleet Management software
• Experience in financial management
• IPWEA Fleet Management Certificate

READY TO FIND MORE FROM WORK AND LIFE?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

Attractive annual salary ranging from $82,708 to $96,119 is on offer. 

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Descriptionspeak to our Manager Fleet & Depot Service on 02 6801 4940 to make an enquiry.  

Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 3rd June 2024

WHY DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with a 19-day month, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

HOW TO APPLY

1. If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click apply now! 
2. Please fill out the questions in the application page below.
3. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and copies of applicable qualifications.
4. Please note that once you start to complete your online application you cannot save it and return to it later.  We would recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
5. A panel will assess all applications for suitability against the essential criteria for the position. Once completed, an interview, skills assessment or task and reference checks may be undertaken. All candidates will be notified of the outcome via the email address you supply as part of your application.