Manager - Fleet

**Full Time / Ongoing**

**Classification and Salary: GO8 $113,868 (per annum) + Superannuation**
- Lead a team of highly skilled Automotive Technicians to deliver an effective maintenance service for Council fleet.
- Unique opportunity to develop and implement technical solutions.
- Based at the modern Playford Operations Centre, just 30 minutes north of the Adelaide CBD, onsite parking available.

**About Us...**

**How would you like to work in an environment where you're encouraged to bring your whole** **self to the workplace and be responsible for the decisions you make?**
- Council focused on building city and community foundations.
- Here for our rapidly growing, diverse and resilient community.
- Engaged and connected workplace environment.

As one of the fastest growing council areas in South Australia, the City of Playford is focused on building sustainable foundations and places the community at the heart of everything we do. With our urban centre as the CBD of Northern Adelaide, our city is enriched by growing and diverse communities in new and established suburbs, rural and hills townships and horticultural lands.

The work that we do and the decisions that we make are in the best interests of the whole and contribute to a sustainable organisational future. Modelling open decision making, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where employees feel engaged and connected to the work of the organisation, to each other, and the community.

**About the Role...**

Emerging technologies in the fleet sector is forcing organisations to make changes in how they deliver services. The City of Playford is taking action to transition to a more sustainable fleet in-line with government legislation. To deliver on these opportunities we are seeking an experienced Fleet Manager who will:

- Provide management oversight dealing with fleet operational tasks ensuring technical effectiveness and efficiency through programs that deliver quality maintenance and repairs regimes.
- Deliver technical advice / recommendations on changing trends (+5 Years) within the fleet industry, this includes adapting workforce (training / equipment) to cater for any future changing demands.
- Have demonstrated ability to provide technical advice to major fleet problems to ensure optimum service delivery to customer.
- Own and lead corporate wide transformation programs in driving proactive and innovative solutions to implement best practices for plant and equipment replacement.
- Develop best practice strategies for maximising return on investment (ROI) for disposal of plant and equipment through either auction houses or dealer trade.

In this exciting ongoing opportunity, you will lead a team of Five (5) qualified Automotive Technicians and (1) Apprentice who are responsible for the operational service and maintenance of Council's Fleet which includes Vehicles, Plant, Machinery and Equipment.

The successful applicant will be part of a leadership team that is committed to the development and growth of one of the most diverse and fastest growing council areas in the country.

**About You...**

People are at the heart of everything you do - your team, your internal and external customers, and your community. You are passionate about contributing to an Organisation which provides information, services and infrastructure that supports a growing and thriving Playford community.

You will hold formal qualifications in automotive (trade qualified) together with tertiary qualifications in fleet management, and leadership or demonstrated equivalent experience.

Being a part of the Leadership Team, you will need to meet the following Leadership expectations:

- Experience in fleet operational management with an ability to deliver excellent customer focused outcomes whilst balancing commitments to internal policies, business improvement and efficiencies.
- Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills and ability to work productively, respectfully and sensitively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly developed communication skills including presenting quality information to a range of audiences and stakeholders.
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills with a proven track record in managing complex issues involving a broad range of stakeholders with different priorities and issues.
- Well-developed organisational skills and ability to set priorities, manage tasks under pressure and within tight timeframes.

**The Playford Employee Experience...**

Our team work hard together, but also celebrate together, learn together and support each other. We have a commitment to work/life balance through flexible working conditions and we remain focused on providing a high level of service and positive experience for our customers and stakeholders.

You will also get access to employee benefits, some of them are:

- Excellent leave entitlements;
- Attractive salary and benefits including salar