Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 6 salary from $104,133.36 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Hoppers Crossing based

About the role

Join our City Operations directorate in this newly created role and manage our vehicle life-cycle decisions through the coordination of procurement, registration, commissioning and disposal activities to optimise whole-of-life cost and residual value.

You will lead and develop your two direct reports through setting work priorities and completing performance and development reviews as well as overseeing contract and vendor performance including chairing quarterly reviews, resolving escalated issues and ensuring service-level compliance.

What your day will look like

Leading the development and endorsement of business cases, capital requisitions, and contract variations as part of the annual Fleet Procurement Plan and budget

Ensuring accurate and compliant fleet asset data by maintaining system governance for audit, maintenance scheduling, and financial reporting

Engaging directly in procurement planning, including reviewing specifications for new fleet, electric vehicles, and mobile plant to ensure operational fit and long-term value

Managing relationships with fleet suppliers, vendors, and service contractors, including oversight of service-level performance and resolution of escalated issues

Partnering with operational teams across Council to align fleet allocation, vehicle modifications, and fit-outs to service needs

Supporting the Coordinator with policy development and contributing to strategic initiatives such as fleet sustainability and risk management

Fostering continuous improvement, empowering the Fleet Management team to identify and deliver service efficiencies

What you will bring

Degree or diploma in Logistics, Fleet Management, Procurement, Business Administration or similar with some relevant experience OR lesser formal qualifications and substantial relevant experience

Sound knowledge of and experience in fleet operations, vehicle procurement or planning, and inventory control

Proven ability to supervise staff and manage workflows to meet operational targets

Strong understanding of and experience with procurement processes, inventory systems, and asset management practices

Competency in use of fleet management, finance, and asset systems for planning, procurement, and reporting purposes

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 17 August 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Luke Hunt, Coordinator Fleet Management on 8734 2765.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via [email protected] or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.