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Band 8 Commencing at $118,486 pa plus superAbout the roleResponsible for managing a diverse fleet of vehicles, plant, equipment, and inventoryincluding PPE and materialsyoull ensure teams across the organisation have what they need to deliver essential infrastructure and community services. Reporting to the Manager City Works, youll provide strategic leadership, drive continuous improvement, and deliver expert advice with a strong focus on service excellence and value for the community.Work type: Permanent Full Time.Classification: Band 8 Commencing at $118,486 pa plus super.Key responsibilities include:Lead and manage the Fleet & Stores Unit to achieve strategic, operational, and financial objectives while driving continuous improvement.Ensure the efficient and effective operational management of the citys assets to maximise value and service delivery.Provide expert advice on fleet and inventory matters, including the development and review of relevant policies, procedures, and long-term planning.Oversee asset and inventory management to ensure accurate records, efficient turnover, best value purchasing, and compliance with Council strategies.Manage the delivery of high-quality maintenance, repair, procurement, and replacement programs to optimise fleet performance and minimise downtime.Ensure all fleet and stores operations prioritise safety, customer satisfaction, and risk management in line with Councils standards and policies.About youTo be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop staff along with extensive experience in fleet management.A current Victorian Drivers Licence.Working knowledge of legislation and regulations applicable to the design, construction and maintenance of vehicles, plant and equipment.Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and regulations relevant to the provision, operation and maintenance of a large fleet of vehicles, plant and equipment.Knowledge of effective procurement processes, contract management and administration practices, including ability to prepare technical specifications.Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!Child Safety ResponsibilitiesWe are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read ourChild Safe Standards Management Policy .Diversity and InclusionAt the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.We are the CityFrom parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If youre ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.Applications and EnquiriesClick the Position Description link to view more information about this position.Applications close: 11:55pm Thursday 3 July 2025Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchGeelong Council is elected to provide leadership and good governance for the municipality and the local community.Geelong is among the largest of 79 Councils which collectively represent approximately 5 million Victorians. While each Council is independent there are common rules, mainly in the form of State Legislation, which provide the framework in which Councils operate.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.Geelong Council is elected to provide leadership and good governance for the municipality and the local community.Geelong is among the largest of 79 Councils which collectively represent approximately 5 million Victorians. While each Council is independent there are common rules, mainly in the form of State Legislation, which provide the framework in which Councils operate.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr