Fleet Coordinator

Welcome to Ngaanyatjarra Lands, a vibrant tapestry of culture and community nestled within the vast beauty of the Australian desert. Home to approximately 1800 Yarnangu (Ngaanyatjarra people) across 11 unique communities, our council is dedicated to preserving and celebrating our rich heritage spanning over 10,000 years and 250,000 square kilometres.

Established in 1981, the Ngaanyatjarra Council Group (NCG) represents the interests of the Ngaanyatjarra People across the 11 communities in the Central Desert region of Western Australia. Employing in excess of 450 people, NCG provides a wide range of services, including health, utilities, construction, employment, community development, shops, roadhouses, art centres and land services. It is one of the largest and most successful Indigenous organisations in the country.

Our Vision:

Representing the aspirations and interests of our diverse communities, we are dedicated to keeping Yarnangu strong on Country.

Purpose

The position of Coordinator will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our organisation's vehicle fleet. Your primary purpose will be to manage and oversee all aspects of the fleet, including but not limited to vehicle maintenance, tracking and vehicle usage to optimise productivity and minimise downtime. By taking charge of scheduling, logistics, and vehicle upkeep, you will contribute to enhancing the overall performance and safety of operations.

What you can expect working with us

Purpose-Driven Environment: Experience a work culture that prioritises purpose and provides a deep sense of fulfilment, aligning with values that matter to you.

Gym and Wellness Benefits: Stay fit and healthy with our comprehensive gym and wellness programmes, designed to support your physical and mental well-being.

Competitive Salary + Salary Sacrificing + 17.5% Annual Leave Loading: Enjoy a competitive salary package complemented by NFP salary sacrificing options.

Meaningful Work: Contribute to impactful projects and be part of a non-profit organisation where your work truly makes a difference.

Join us in preserving our traditions, sharing our stories, and shaping a vibrant future for generations to come.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the day-to-day operations of our logistics and fleet, including route planning, vehicle maintenance, and driver scheduling

Some travel to and from the lands is needed

Manage the plant and fleet prestart checks and associated data base, maintaining a robust system that provides data on prestart completion rates.

Scheduling & executing preventative maintenance tasks

Managing and approving follow up work identified by suppliers to a predetermined limit of authority and verifying close out

Maintain detailed and accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities, including parts usage and equipment inspections.

Resolve operational issues raised by operators promptly and efficiently.

Promote the execution of safe work practices and ensure compliance with work, health and safety statutory requirements and organisational policy

Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Ngaanyatjarra Group to develop fleet management processes effectively and efficiently

Seek direction and contribute to the allocation of vehicles in coordination with cyclical and urgent maintenance across the fleet ensuring optimal deployment of fleet assets

Communicate effectively and efficiently with staff and suppliers to ensure timely cyclical and urgent repair of fleet assets

Manage, maintain, and inspect fleet assets to ensure use and driver maintenance promotes WH&S as well as the longevity of the organisational assets and equipment. This will include travel to Ngaanyatjarra lands on a regular basis.

Develop, implement, and maintain vehicle inspection forms ensuring they are completed on a regular basis, actioned, and recorded accurately

Maintain accurate records enabling asset management, tracking, re-registration, and allocation

Develop and deliver staff induction training focusing on orientating new staff with organisational policies and safe vehicle usage

Undertake other tasks as required from time to time as directed

Key Accountabilities

Contribute to a culture of safety, reliability and compliance with Fleet services

Contribute to the success of the team

Problem solves and continual process improvement

Essential

Have 3+ years’ experience in fleet management, logistics, mechanical or similar role

Demonstrate an understanding of asset management and an asset life cycle

Ability to travel to Ngaanyatjarra lands on a regular basis

Current open manual vehicle license

Reliability, dedication and highly organised

Clear and effective communicator

Patience and motivation to trouble shoot unplanned fleet issues

Strong computer literacy skills with ability to effectively use asset management software

If this is of interest, please email your CV to [email protected]

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Feel free to call Dion 0488 181 332