• Join a dedicated team and oversee fleet acquisition, maintenance, administration and workshop management!
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight with relocation assistance (negotiable for the right candidate) plus ongoing learning and development, 15 days accumulative annual sick leave and access to a EAP (Employee Assistance Program)!
• Salary circa $84,869 - $97,016 PLUS super & MORE!

Here at Tenterfield Shire Council, our mission is to showcase "quality nature, quality heritage and quality lifestyle" through a range of collaborative initiatives with our community.

We are a close-knit and dedicated team that cultivates a community spirit and promotes a quality lifestyle, equal opportunities and access to all services. We really live and breathe our values each and every day. They are:

• Integrity: ensuring openness and honesty in all our activities.
• Community focus: delivering prompt, courteous and helpful service.
• Accountability: accepting responsibility for providing quality services and information.
• Respect: treating people with courtesy, dignity and fairness regardless of our personal feelings about the person or issue.
• Excellence: being recognised for providing services and programs that aim for best practice.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do and are central to our success. In this role, you will be working with a team that feels empowered and challenged while fostering an emphasis on work/life balance.

Your Opportunity:

We are now looking for a full-time Fleet Coordinator based in Tenterfield, NSW.

This is a role well suited to someone who enjoys the balance of working in the office as well as being on the tools.

In this newly created role, you will manage a team of four and report to the Manager of Assets & Program Planning and be responsible for overseeing the acquisition, maintenance, and effective utilisation of Council's fleet and equipment.

In this role, you will coordinate the fleet of light and heavy vehicles and equipment through effective planning, acquisition, maintenance, and disposal. You will manage the delivery of the Plant Maintenance Program and Fleet Asset Management Plan while providing hands-on mechanical support, diagnosing and rectifying vehicle and equipment faults. Ensuring the fleet meets all regulatory and safety standards is a key responsibility, as is overseeing vehicle recalls, warranty repairs, and arranging temporary replacements. You will supervise and develop the Fleet team, conducting performance reviews and guiding them towards success. This role also involves preparing documentation and overseeing tender processes for fleet procurement, developing fleet replacement programs, and implementing maintenance strategies for optimal cost returns. Additionally, you will analyse fleet performance data, provide forecasts and financial reports, and collaborate with other Council sections on fleet use and compliance matters. A focus on monitoring and improving fleet operations, along with financial performance through continuous improvement, is crucial, while ensuring high-quality, safe work practices across all fleet-related tasks.

To read more about the role, please review the position description.

You’ll be great in this role because:

To qualify, you will need qualifications in a mechanical trade, along with ideally 3-4 years experience in a similar role. Prior experience in fleet management or a related industry is also considered essential. Previous local government experience will be well regarded though is not considered essential.

This is a great opportunity for a tradesperson/mechanic looking to move into a more senior supervisory role!

Additionally, while not essential, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience working in Local Government
• Certificate IV in Front Line Management/Supervision
• Authorised Inspection Scheme (AIS) accreditation (We can support you in obtaining this!)
• Heavy Rigid (HR) Drivers License
• First Aid Certificate
• Chemcert Accreditation

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong problem-solving and planning skills, excellent communication and customer service abilities, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You’ll also demonstrate leadership in ensuring safety standards and fostering teamwork.

This is a role for someone who is passionate about optimising fleet operations, maintaining high safety and service standards, and contributing to a dynamic and dedicated team.

Please Note: The successful candidate must have a current, unrestricted Australian driver's licence and hold, or be willing to obtain, a National Criminal History Record Check prior to commencing employment.

What you will get from Tenterfield Shire Council

This role comes with a salary circa $84,869 - $97,016 + super dependent on experience. You will also have access to fantastic benefits, including a 9-day fortnight, 15 days accumulative annual sick leave, ongoing professional development opportunities and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

This is your opportunity to get out of the city and enjoy a quiet and relaxing life in this beautiful and picturesque part of Regional New South Wales. Relocation assistance is highly negotiable, and we will help and support your move to Tenterfield.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, don't wait – Apply Now!