Fleet & Facilities Business Partner

There is nothing quite like the buzz of the Airport and as a leading ground handler dnata operates across all major airports in Australia, so we get to feel the buzz every day. Providing services to our customers for Ramp, Baggage, Cabin Cleaning and Passenger Services. We operate 24/7 rain, hail and shine and we love it

Our Fleet and Facilities division is currently on the lookout for a highly motivated, outcomes focused Fleet and Facilities Business Partner to join our ever-growing team. The role is responsible for vehicles, equipment and facilities associated with allocated portfolio within the assigned dnata Australia business stream.

Reporting to the National Fleet and Facilities Manager and a dotted line to the divisional Director, success will be to perform operational partnership of the facilities and fleet operations portfolios including developing and implementing facilities and fleet operations programs, projects and services ensuring compliance with WHS requirements, organizational and dnata policies.

A day in the life:

• Optimal delivery of facilities, workplace services and fleet operations with internal and external service providers ensuring WHS requirements are met to deliver outcomes in line with the service partnership agreement.
• Partner with Directors and teams responsible for providing workplace services in agile and non-agile environments, with an emphasis on maintenance and compliance to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Responsible for collaborating with internal and external stakeholder groups and ensure alignment with contractual agreements as requested by the company.
• Ensure all fleet registrations are current and up-to-date current across allocated dnata Australia business streams.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation and identify and implement strategies to ensure property, facilities and fleet outcomes are stakeholder focused and service delivery meets current and future requirements.
• Develop, monitor and report on budgets, costing and allocations, identify value for money projects and services, complete budget submissions and make recommendations to support executive level decision making.
• Liaise with building and maintenance contractors regarding building issues and with internal staff regarding unscheduled requirements or changes to maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Provide quality metrics and reporting on critical business issues, including developing and reviewing variations to relevant client services.
• Updating senior management regarding business issues, demands and operational requirements, ensuring subsequent decisions are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with OH & S Regulations, Company OH & S Policies and Environmental Protection to ensure safety of other employees; taking corrective action where required.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Hold well-developed communication in written, oral and negotiation skills.
• Be able to build strong working relationships with all staff and clientele
• Commitment to dnata Values and operating procedures.
• Demonstrate leadership experience and an ability to drive a customer and safety focus culture within the team.
• Previous experience in a highly controlled and regulated industry with the ability to lead, translate, implement and manage ongoing compliance, industry standards and legislative requirements into standard operations.
• Understanding the financial and budget process and ability to drive culture change and business improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to all company safety, policy, procedures and processes.
• Ability to work within a team, sharing information and providing support to ensure there is a coordinated approach to the customer requirements during aircraft operation.
• Be a proactive self-starter, able to successfully manage multiple issues and effectively resolving them.
• Ability to follow instructions as directed by management.
• Willing to travel to any dnata Airports as required

So... does this sound like you? If so, Apply Now

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which values diversity and inclusion. We support applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a solid focus on gender balance within the organization and encourage women to apply.