Team Leader Fleet and Workplace Services

Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management

Reference: 8769

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.

People, Legal and Governance

Provides business enabling people, legal and corporate services functions, to drive a high-performance culture; timely and accessible legal advice and services; and to support integrated operations and portfolio wide programs.

The Team Leader Fleet and Workplace Services

leads a small team responsible for the management of DTP fleet management services and workplace contracts, including stationery, print and office consumables. By effectively leading the team, this role ensures that best value is delivered, risks are reduced, and customer and stakeholder requirements are met.

You will manage the performance of workplace contracts and strategically monitor contract performance to identify opportunities to rationalise the DTP fleet and deliver value in workplace contracts.

You will also work closely to support the Manager Workplace Services and Contracts to strategically align workplace contracts with operational requirements and ensures that the team is equipped to deliver day to day operational tasks in line with contract requirements.

Position Accountabilities

- Provides leadership and guidance to the Fleet and Workplace Contracts team.

- Interprets and applies asset management principles, and other related policies, standards and legislation related to fleet and workplace contracts and provides advice to others on issues

- Contributes to strategic business plans.

- Develops briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for discussion and consideration and will contribute to the development of a set of final options for decision

- Negotiates with stakeholders, peers, industry bodies and other government agencies with the objective of gaining co-operation, influencing views and meeting timelines for delivery of service or advice

Key Selection Criteria

We’re seeking a confident communicator who can engage diverse audiences, handle complex or sensitive discussions, and consistently make a strong, credible impression. You’ll apply advanced critical thinking to evaluate issues from multiple angles, identify recurring challenges, and implement solutions that deliver real business outcomes. With solid project delivery skills, you’ll define and coordinate tasks, guide others through execution, and keep progress on track. Your strong commercial and financial acumen will help shape sound business cases, inform expenditure decisions, and manage risk across procurement and service agreements. You’ll also play a key role in managing and developing team capability, aligning work with organisational goals and modelling constructive, values-driven behaviours. Drawing on deep experience in commercial strategy and partnerships, you’ll lead complex procurement negotiations, oversee supplier and contract management, and provide strategic recommendations that strengthen partnerships and maximise value for the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience

- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a government context

- Tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or significant experience in a similar role (desirable)

Other Information

This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid driver's license.

Culture Value

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re‑employment restrictions apply.

Non‑VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

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Applications close Thursday 11 December 2025 at 11.59pm

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contactMelanie Odendaal - Workplace Services and Delivery at melanie.odendaal@transport.vic.gov.au

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