AddressPlant and Fleet Officer
Full – Time - Permanent Role
Salary starting at $84,272.6 plus superannuation
Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available
Are you looking for an organisation that supports staff through career development and flexible work options?
Do you want to escape the city life and experience the regional lifestyle?
Wodonga Council supports its staff in accessing genuine flexible work and leave options including working from home, flexible start and finish times, paid parental leave arrangements and purchasing additional leave.
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Wodonga Council is dedicated to providing high quality services across the community.
We are a values-driven organisation that is committed to building healthy and engaged teams which benefit from our flexible work options, health and wellbeing initiatives, and development opportunities, so that we grow as individuals and as an organisation. We recognise the importance of balancing work and life and understand that priorities change with time.
At Wodonga Council we offer meaningful work and take pride in what we do.
The role
The Plant and Fleet Officer will oversee the management of Plant and Fleet assets, including vehicles, machinery, and equipment, within the council. The role will also be responsible for managing contract and lease agreements. This role involves ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of all Plant and Fleet items, coordinating purchases and disposals and managing maintenance schedules. Additionally, the Plant and Fleet Officer will be responsible for internal customer service, budget management, adherence to OH&S regulations, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
Key aspects of the role include the following.
- Manage financial aspects of contracts within approved limits, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Oversee and supervise contractors involved in small to medium projects related to Plant and Fleet maintenance and operations.
- Monitor budget performance and proactively identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements within Plant and Fleet operations.
- Provide maintenance services for fleet vehicles, machinery, and equipment under the guidance of the Team Leader Operational Asset Management.
- Administer contracts for cleaning, maintenance, sanitation, and security of fleet facilities, including database management.
- Assist in emergency management activities as required, including planning emergency evacuation procedures.
Key Selection Criteria:
Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following.
- Relevant trade qualification as it relates to the position requirements.
- Experience in the supervision and administration of contracts for the provision of goods and services.
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills, with strengths in developing and managing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritise and organise a busy workload, with high attention to detail given to record keeping, database management and reporting requirements.
- Genuine interest in working within building, assets and facilities maintenance with the ability to be an effective member of a small close-knit, high-performing team.
How to Apply
Visit our websitewww.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers
Use the “apply” button to commence your application.
Applicants will be required to upload three documents.
- A document addressing the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criteria can be found here)
- A brief cover letter
- A current resume
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following.
- A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
- A current driver’s licence
- Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (eg. first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift).
The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) might also be required.
If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented.
Enquiries
Manager Project Design and Delivery - Danny Muldeary – (02) 6022 9*** | *********@wodonga.vic.gov.au
Applications close11.59pm, Monday 13, May, 2024.
Position description below
Wodonga Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Wodonga Council is an equal opportunity employer and provides many benefits for staff, including:
- Employee health and wellbeing programs;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Learning and development; and,
- Career pathways and opportunities.
The organisation prides itself on having a positive and supportive culture. We are committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow and enhance the skills of our staff. We have a strong commitment to the council’s corporate values of trust, integrity, learning and respect.
We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from any gender identity and sexuality orientation; and, people from every age, culture and ethnic background.
If you have special needs that we can address to assist you to submit your application or to fully participate in the selection process, please contact us.
We welcome applications from veterans and defence families. If you are a veteran and would like to discuss how your skills may transfer across, please contact us at **@wodonga.vic.gov.au.
