Address- $106,457 - $119,122 pa (plus super)
- Permanent Full Time Position
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the Role
This permanent full-time position sits within the Infrastructure Services & Planning Department. The Team Leader Fleet & Operations Centre Services will provide leadership and oversee services delivered by Council’s dedicated Fleet and workshop team who currently manage some 520 assets including passenger & light commercial vehicles, heavy trucks, tractors, earthmoving and small operational plant.
The primary objectives of the position are to effectively lead, supervise and manage the operations of the Fleet & Operations Centre Services team to ensure business plan, service standards, budget and specification and integrated management system outcomes are achieved using continuous improvement principles.
Key selection criteria for this role include the following:
- A relevant heavy stream mechanical qualification combined with substantial subsequent relevant related industry experience. Relevant skills and experience should include:
- A proven successful record of supervising and managing fleet & operations Centre Services, leading staff and contractors to achieve business objectives, incorporating operational programming and project management
- A sound knowledge of fleet management, incorporating fleet workshop, light and heavy Fleet and plant, contract management, specification writing and procurement
- Demonstrated organisational skills to effectively manage time, establish priorities and achieve business objectives, despite conflicting pressures
- A current (and ongoing) valid Victorian Driver’s Licence and Heavy Rigid (HR) licence as well as satisfactory Police Check supplied prior to offer of employment and commencement
- Highly effective interpersonal skills, incorporating verbal and written communication, listening, liaison, advocacy, facilitation and excellent customer service
- Intermediate to advanced PC literacy, incorporating the Microsoft Office suite of applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point along with an EDRMS such as Objective
To Apply
Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.
Team Leader Fleet & Operations Centre Services Position Description - 351.6KB
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Please note: We will be actively recruiting during this application period.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for childrenwith zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
Further information: Mohammad Khan, 8571 1797
Applications close: 5pm, Friday 1st March 2024
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