Manager Fleet

About the Role

Joining the team as the
Manager Fleet
your primary focus will be to manage a diverse and skilled workforce including the planning/maintenance management function of our Heavy & Marine fleets and the delivery of services through our light fleet department, which also includes planning/management).

Fire Rescue Victoria's (FRV)
Manager Fleet
function is integral to our community, and you will use your substantial managerial experience and your technical expertise, to lead and instruct assorted trade disciplines, business partners and contractors. Your leadership will ensure the safe and efficient delivery of projects, maintenance and modifications by FRV's fleet operations teams.

Being an experienced people manager, you lead by example and implement a continuous improvement and safety first culture. You direct and encourage professionalism and your focus will be to provide a skilled team with strategic leadership.

Your team includes a heavy fleet planning function, marine planning function, administration functions and light fleet services.

As part of risk minimisation and compliance goals, you will anticipate potential issues or opportunities and provide guidance and authoritative advice to the organisation to influence decisions that drive performance and deliver departmental objectives.

About You

You are technically skilled and experienced in developing and facilitating maintenance programs for heavy fleet (trucks/vans/specialist equipment) and have broad experience dealing with the challenges of managing geographically dispersed light vehicle fleets.

Any direct hands-on experience and trade qualifications are also highly regarded. You are an effective people and process manager who is good at negotiating, you listen intently and problem solves
before
a problem arises.

Having developed professional confidence in a busy career has taught you well. Naturally assertive, you readily address difficult conversations and are experienced enough to represent on behalf of your team and the organisation. You lead by example and foster good performance to create a resilient and resourceful team.

What we need from you:

• Certificate IV in Planning or Business Management or relevant discipline
• Trade Qualifications (Certificate III minimum) desirable
• SAP advanced user training

Serving the Community, valuing teamwork, having integrity, showing respect and being accountable are core values at Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV).

We are looking for candidates who are committed to upholding our organisational values and behaviours as these guide our work and shape our culture.

Working with us offers:

• Uniquely rewarding work in service of the Victorian community

• Potential career opportunities

• Corporate clothing allowance
(conditions apply)

• Free off street parking

About Us

FRV is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. FRV comprises of 4500 dedicated employees who serve and protect communities throughout Melbourne and Victoria's major regional centres.

We value and respect workplace diversity and seek to build a workforce that is representative of the community we serve.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting
both
a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed.

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don't miss this opportunity.

If you require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Veronika Klaic, Recruitment Business Partner at

Important Information

FRV's standard practice is to appoint at the advertised salary level. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this position.