Fleet Operations Strategist for Rural Fire Services

19 hours ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fleet Operations Strategist to lead our rural fire services fleet operations and strategy.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a long-term build and replacement program, as well as overseeing market approaches to ensure all appliance asset specifications and equipment are managed strategically and maintained to meet operational RFSQ fire management, mitigation, and response services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality fleet services that support rural fire brigades in meeting their operational response and organisational objectives across Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage programs, strategies, and projects of a complex nature, utilising project management techniques and tools to ensure appropriate governance frameworks and controls are managed to achieve fit-for-purpose fleet assets are delivered on time and on budget.
  • Develop and implement improved business processes and tools for fleet asset investment and lifecycle management activities, through the development of a 10-year strategic asset management and replacement plan.
  • Coordinate, plan, and implement associated tasks, and regular progress status reports, including asset investment and realisation to ensure quality outcomes and project deliverables are achieved.
  • Provide high-level advice to senior management on a range of business improvement, policy, and procedural issues impacting and/or influencing fleet and equipment management and service delivery.
  • Research, analyse, interpret, and solve problems and issues to support project implementation and integration, and identify opportunities for improvements in processes and service delivery.
  • Ensure that business outcomes, performance indicators, project deliverables, and deadlines are achieved or re-prioritised to ensure the successful completion of program initiatives on behalf of RFSQ.
  • Prepare and review high-quality and timely reports, submissions, and artefacts, to facilitate the prioritisation and approval of asset investment business cases, programs, and management plans, in accordance with departmental requirements.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clients, and vendors to ensure appropriate solutions and procurement are responsive to current and future RFSQ fleet needs.
  • Represent RFSQ at working groups and meetings to provide project briefings and advice to stakeholders and ensure positive outcomes are achieved.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Highly desirable knowledge and/or experience or qualifications in project management and enterprise resource planning systems.
  • Knowledge and/or experience in developing business improvement strategies within a complex service delivery environment.

What We Offer

In return for your expertise and commitment, we offer:

  • A competitive salary ranging from $129,087.03 to $138,270.26 per annum, depending on your level of experience.
  • The opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
  • A comprehensive employee benefits package, including leave entitlements, superannuation, and access to employee assistance programs.
  • The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of critical services that protect the safety and well-being of Queensland communities.


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