City of Perth

Coordinator Fleet and Depot

• $134, 594 - $142, 620 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• Osborne Park Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As the Fleet and Depot Coordinator, you will oversee and coordinate the functions of the Fleet and Depot Services teams, including depot operations, purchasing and stores, fleet procurement, fleet maintenance, and mechanical engineering. Your role ensures the ongoing serviceability and efficient operation of the City’s fleet, plant, and minor equipment.

The City of Perth operates 24/7 Waste and Cleaning services, requiring high-quality servicing and preventative maintenance programs to ensure the City's plant, fleet, and equipment remain safe, reliable, and available for use.

Reporting to the Alliance Manager within our Operations team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing leadership and fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, openness, and participation;
• Ensuring staff understand their role accountabilities and performance standards through effective communication, feedback, and development opportunities;
• Preparing and reviewing specifications in consultation with relevant custodians, coordinating and managing contracts, and overseeing contract-delivered works; and
• Maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, recordkeeping frameworks, Council policies, procedures, and other frameworks.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Formal trade qualifications or extensive industry experience managing a fleet workshop with a variety of vehicles and plant;
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to align diverse teams towards shared goals;
• Proven financial management experience, including operating budgets, procurement, and capital works; and
• Extensive experience in developing and maintaining high levels of customer service in a complex and demanding environment.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical;
• A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 16th March 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.