Our client is a well-established Tasmanian organisation with significant operations across infrastructure, construction and industrial services. They are seeking an experienced Group Asset & Fleet Manager to lead the performance, reliability and lifecycle management of a large and diverse fleet of mobile plant, heavy equipment, trucks and fixed plant production assets.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring critical assets remain safe, reliable and available to support operational delivery across multiple business units.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to take ownership of a substantial asset portfolio and influence the organisation's maintenance strategy, capital investment planning and long-term operational capability.
You will lead a small maintenance team, drive continuous improvement initiatives and partner closely with operational leaders to maximise asset availability, minimise downtime and improve overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the asset, maintenance and fleet management function across multiple sites.
• Maximise equipment availability and reliability through effective maintenance planning.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Drive asset allocation, lifecycle optimisation and replacement planning.
• Manage maintenance budgets, supplier relationships and maintenance contractor performance.
• Oversee capital planning and provide recommendations on asset selection and investment decisions.
• Lead investigations into major equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Foster a strong safety culture and lead a high-performing maintenance team.

About You

You are a commercially minded leader with strong technical expertise and a proven track record managing maintenance and asset performance of a large fleet of on-road, off-road and specialised mobile equipment.
You will bring:

• Trade qualifications in heavy diesel, plant mechanical or a related discipline (or significant equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience in asset, fleet or maintenance leadership roles.
• Experience implementing preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Strong understanding of heavy mobile plant, fleet and equipment operations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, contractors and capital expenditure.
• Sound working knowledge of WHS legislation, NHVR requirements and safe systems of work.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A data-driven and continuous improvement mindset.

Why Apply?

• Leadership position with significant operational impact.
• Opportunity to influence long-term asset and capital strategy.
• Diverse and complex asset portfolio.
• Well-established and respected Tasmanian organisation.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Supportive executive leadership team and strong organisational culture.

Apply Now
If you're an experienced asset, fleet or maintenance professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
For further information please contact Wendy Tynan-Jefferis: ••••@searsonbuck.com.au or 04•• •••666

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.