TJHB Fleet and Assets Manager

Job No:Ad-5003

Work Type:Full Time

Location:Sydney

Categories:Maintenance / Asset Management

About Us:

Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

Because we are people serving people, our 100,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. We are an international Group strongly rooted in the communities that we operate in.

This role sits within our NSW bus business, Transdev John Holland Buses which operates as an integrated joint partnership between two highly successful global entities (Transdev and John Holland) who have together to operate the Region 9 Bus Business.

Transdev John Holland Buses (NSW) provides commuters in Sydney's CBD and Eastern suburbs with a greener, more reliable journey. The region includes some of the city's busiest bus routes with a patronage of 67 million customer journeys in a typical year.

This unique opportunity

As the Fleet and Assets Manager you will be responsible for the performance, compliance, safety and security of our fleet. You will play a crucial role in ensuring our operations remain fit for purpose, and our highly skilled technicians and trades team stay well equipped and motivated to carry out the required work.

Reporting to the Head of Assets you will have the mandate to lead a team of talented professionals and bring your unique skills and perspectives to support our business goals. This role involves significant focus on asset maintenance and performance; lifecycle asset management and ensuring the successful delivery of projects within commercial timeframes and budgets.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensuring appropriate asset management systems and processes are implemented to deliver the required reliability, availability, condition and life of the assets and minimises maintenance costs
• Provide advice and leadership in relation to fleet and asset management practices, and compliance with relevant legislation, regulation and standards
• Ensure asset management compliance with Sydney Metropolitan Bus System Contracts (SMBSC)
• Implement the annual Asset Management Plan and Annual Works Plan
• Manage the fleet and asset management budget as specified in the business plan
• Ensure the interface between the fleet asset management team and operational team is functioning effectively through sound communication and planning
• Ensure that all asset maintenance, refurbishments and repairs meet NHVR requirements, safety standards and operational requirements
• Champion fleet performance and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with regulatory and health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) requirements
• Support all recruitment, training and competency management requirements to ensure safe and efficient asset management, including the maintenance of all contractual and legislative requirements
• Support the investigation of incidents to meet corporate reporting and other safety and environmental requirements
• Oversee and manage contractual obligations to ensure adherence to business KPIs

About you:

You are an established industry leader (8+ years of experience) who is looking to take your next step in your career and build on your skill set. Ideally, we are looking for an incumbent who:

• Possess a trade or an engineering qualification with an MR License
• Can demonstrate strong asset management with a strategic project leadership capability.
• Is well versed in heavy vehicle technical expertise; and possess the ability to build effective partnerships with influential stakeholders.

The talent you bring will match the brief in the following way:

• Provide leadership, management skills and personal qualities underpinned by business acumen that inspires staff to think, act and behave in a safe manner that supports the delivery of an excellent customer experience;
• Have the demonstrated ability to implement systems which drive and enhance the culture of the Asset and Maintenance team;
• Manage the performance of the team members within the Asset and Maintenance function and provide counsel and feedback to ensure organisational and personal development objectives are achieved;
• Maintain required asset accreditations in accordance with passenger land transport and general regulatory requirements, develop relationships with the regulator and facilitate audits.
• Drive asset performance and strive for continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with regulatory and health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) requirements
• Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of programs that drive and enhance safety culture.

Don't tick all the boxes? We welcome applicants with varied professional backgrounds and experiences. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with what we're looking for, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this or another role at Transdev.

Why join us?

• Inclusive Culture: We build a supportive culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
• Employee Resource Groups: Transdev supports employee-led groups focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Growth and Development: We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.
• Flexible Work Options: We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
• Community Impact: We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.

Transdev John Holland celebrates diversity and equal opportunities We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, gender, Indigenous status, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We want to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds and communities.

To request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process please contact Rita Haitas – Head of People and Culture |

Ready to Apply?

If this opportunity excites you, we would love to hear from you

Apply by completing the application form and submitting your resume and/or cover letter which details why you're a great fit for this role. We value unique perspectives and are dedicated to fair and equitable hiring practices.

Join us in our mission to make a positive impact. We look forward to welcoming you to Transdev John Holland Buses

Advertised:12/08/2025

Applications close:30/09/2025