Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Principal Fleet Services

• $91,981 - $97,400
• Monthly RDO
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave

The Position
The Principal Fleet Services will lead the Fleet Services team to ensure the development and implementation of a complete customer service methodology and a comprehensive planning and scheduling program to reduce reactive maintenance and produce quality, consistency and certainty in services provision to the community, resulting in best value outcomes for the provision of services. The Principal Fleet Services role will seek to maxmise utilization of internal fleet plant and equipment and minimise Reactive Maintenance costs by focusing on effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities, ensuring continued operations

Key Result Areas
• Zero Harm Workplace Health and Safety Outcome
• Implementing and Delivering to an effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) program
• Reduction in ratio of reactive and corrective maintenance to planned preventative maintenance activities
• Maximise utilisation of internal fleet and plant
• Best practice maintenance activities
• Increased operating efficiencies

About You
You will have extensive experience and knowledge of fleet, plant and asset maintenance and management regimes and related systems and equipment. You will have demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, negotiate and manage conflicting priorities while fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders with a focus on developing and maintaining a high level of customer service
You must also have a Current “C” class drivers’ licence for this role. – See a full list of the essential and desirable Selection Criteria, in the Position Description. If this role sounds like a fit for your skills, experience and aspirations, take advantage of this exciting opportunity and apply now.

Employee Benefits
• Monthly RDO
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary packaging opportunities for vehicles, rent, mortgages, electricity and gas
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
• Corporate wardrobe / PPE provided
• Fitness Passport Wellness Program for you and your family
• Professional development
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your local community

Our Region
Nestled between one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest, is the beautiful Cassowary Coast Region. Consisting of coastal and hinterland communities with 30,000 residents across the major townships of Cardwell, Mission Beach, Tully and Innisfail.

Our Council
It is an exciting time to be part of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, our commitment to a shared set of values offers great experiences through the building of a dynamic and inclusive workplace and community culture.
Council’s 2021-2025 Corporate Plan outlines the overarching vision for the Cassowary Coast region is ‘to provide great experiences, deliver value and create a sustainable future for our community.’ - One Coast, Cassowary Coast.

Apply Now
All applications must be submitted via the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website by 7.30pm Monday 17 February 2025.

On our website, review further position information and submit your application via the Apply button for this role, ensuring you include:
• Cover Letter and the reason you are the ‘best fit’ for this role
• Current Resume showcasing relevant skills, experience and qualifications
• Current Licences/Qualifications, relevant to this role

Successful applicants will be required to complete a drug and alcohol screen and a full medical to ensure their fitness to perform the requirements of this position.

Any Questions
If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us:
People & Safety, P: (07) 4030 2216 or E: recruitment@ccrc.qld.gov.au

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.