Fleet Manager

Based out of Wingfield, SA, we are on the hunt for an experienced Fleet Manager who wants to be part of an exciting, ever changing and transforming organisation.

Ideally, the successful candidate will aim to harmonise diverse and complex operations to drive staff engagement, deliver operational efficiencies and sustainable profitability, while managing customer relationships to ensure service performance obligations are met.

Great communication skills are key and the successful applicant will coordinate a high level of communication between all parts of the fleet.

About You

While we are looking for experienced candidates it’s not only about the technical experience, At Australia Post, we want people who:

• Come with a passion for change management
• Can manage a vast variety of tasks at once and prioritise effectively
• Are Customer Focused with strength in effective engagement strategies
• Can challenge the norm and enact greater efficiencies.

What You’ll do

• Manage, lead and coach the Fleet team against agreed performance targets across safety, service, productivity and people 
• Comply with the risk management program, including identification of hazards, evaluation of risks and the design and implementation of hazard control   
• Implement strategic planning in line with the national operational strategic objectives to facilitate continuous improvement/best practice 
• Monitor, ensure and report on operational performance, compliance, and costs  
• Deliver Business Efficiency targets against agreed initiatives 
• Ensure continuous improvement of financials through the year by developing efficiency initiatives which add to the agreed minimum targets 
• Manage allocation of appropriate resources through effective and efficient labour planning to enable achievement of site objectives and targets  
• Lead safety culture through the identification and implementation of operational safety practices, initiatives, and preventative actions.
• Positively affect behaviours of others, motivating them to achieve personal satisfaction and high performance through a sense of purpose and spirit of cooperation.
• Develop, coach and mentor Operational leaders to improve overall site leadership levels resulting in improved site performance and cultural scores  

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• 5+ years experience in a Senior Fleet role within the logistics industry
• Experience working within a multi faceted organisation
• Proven ability to develop, communicate and implement national strategies including short / medium / long-term execution plans, budget and service delivery models  
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Change management experience highly regarded
• Proven background as a leader in safety culture

How we’ll deliver for you  

We will invest in you for the long-term, encouraging growth through delivering on our values of trust, inclusivity, empowerment, and safety. We’ll help you develop your skills and steer along a career path that works for you.

Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued, and can bring their authentic self to work every day

We’re delivering together  

Our diverse and inclusive workplaces bring out the best in our people. We're all ages, genders and abilities, and we come from all walks of life. That’s how we deliver for Australia - together. We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in. See how we’re achieving that here.  

We encourage applications from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability and Ex Defence Force.   

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. To find out more about our progress with reconciliation, watch this short video.  

Australia Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free workplace and encourages the implementation of workplace adjustments for team members with disability at all stages of their career.  If you have any questions, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au  

One last thing  

Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles if they don't meet every qualification. If after reading this, you’re not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click that apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.