Fleet Operations Manager

Job description

Agency NT Police Force Work Unit Fleet Management

Job Title Fleet Operations Manager Designation Technical 6

Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $113,509 - $118,842 Location Darwin

Position number 38492 RTF Closing 02/10/2025

Contact officer Darren Kelly, Manager on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people

with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please

discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE

website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to

the OCPE website.

Primary objective

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the timely acquisition and disposal of Northern Territory Police Force (NTPF) assets

including Northern Territory Fire and Emergency Services (NTFES), Fleet policy development and writing, capability assessment and

development and brief and report writing.

Context statement

The work unit, NTPF Fleet Management, manages, maintains, commissions, de-commissions and repairs all vehicles owned by Police,

Fire and Emergency Services. NTPF Fleet Services procures, maintains and disposes of motor vehicles, both light and heavy for NTPF

and NTFES in the Northern Territory. These services are provided to stations across the Northern Territory with offices in Darwin and

Alice Springs. The emphasis of this position is on administration and management of a modern and diverse large fleet of vehicles. It is

desirable the applicant has extensive previous dealings within a large fleet environment.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Ensure vehicles are purchased and disposed of in a timely, cost effective and auditable manner.

1. Provide advice and future planning for fleet and specialist vehicles.

2. Assist in procurement processes and contract management for a wide range of contracts for external service, parts and supplies

providers.

1. Provide reporting data and analyse performance information for equipment within the NTPF and NTFES fleet.

2. Assist with policy development and writing.

3. Conduct research and analysis and produce reports and briefing papers for executive and other stakeholders.

4. Conduct capability assessment and development of fleet assets.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. A trade certificate for a Motor Vehicle Mechanic or similar with significant fleet program management and technical experience

incorporating both heavy vehicle and light vehicle fleets with an extensive working knowledge of motor industry standards.

1. Post graduate studies in an Advanced or Associate Diploma of Engineering Technology or similar is required.

2. Demonstrable knowledge of large fleet operations with experience in asset acquisition and disposal.

3. A high standard of personable, written and oral skills to be able to evaluate, liaise, convey and provide industry representatives and

agency clients with sound advice.

1. Demonstrable knowledge of human resource principles and strong leadership, managerial and supervisory skills to maintain

standardised procedures and practices.

1. An extensive working knowledge of fleet operational needs including technical and logistical support.
2. Demonstrated understanding of EEO and WH&S responsibilities.

Desirable

A current MVR inspectors' licence for vehicles under 4.5 Tonne and a current Northern Territory "MR" drivers' licence or ability to obtain

both upon commencement.

Further information

The successful applicant must consent to a check by Police of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm they have no significant

criminal history record.