About the role
Responsible for managing a diverse fleet of vehicles, plant, equipment, and inventory—including PPE and materials—you’ll ensure teams across the organisation have what they need to deliver essential infrastructure and community services. Reporting to the Manager City Works, you’ll 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 city’s 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 Council’s standards and policies.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop staff along with extensive experience in fleet management.

Essential Experience:

• Formal qualification in Fleet Management.
• Formal qualification in Business Management.
• A current Victorian Driver’s 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 Responsibilities
We 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 our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion
At 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 City
From 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 you’re 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 Enquiries

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Applications close: 11:55pm Thursday 3 July 2025

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Enquiries: Greg Scarpa – Acting Manager City Works | 0417 330 452 | [email protected]

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