Georges River Council

Head of Fleet and Administration Services

About Our Council

Georges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.

The Role

As the Head of Fleet and Administration Services you will support the entire City Operational Services department with the resourcing to facilitate the delivery of maintenance services to the Community. Incorporating fleet maintenance, stores and procurement functions and administrative support, this unit delivers timely responses to meet unplanned operational requirements in addition to managing scheduled programs.

The Head of Fleet and Administration Services is a senior leadership position within the City Operational Services section and demonstrates agile, authentic and performance driven leadership with their team and the entire City Operational Services section. 

This role is based in Mortdale and includes the below responsibilities:

• Oversee fleet, administration, and stores, ensuring efficient operations and high standards of customer service
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and programs for fleet, stores, and operational procurement
• Oversee replacement programs, certification of statutory requirements, and internal hire rates for Council’s assets
• Supervise daily operations, delegate tasks, manage people resources, and ensure safety and compliance with WHS requirements
• Assist in developing financial policies, monitor costs, and ensure programs are delivered within budget
• Liaise with stakeholders, prepare reports and policies, and maintain regular operational and financial reporting

What We Offer

• Permanent, Full time - 76 hours per fortnight 
• Full time salary from $123,891.39 - $143,546.89 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

What We Are Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in Management, Business or demonstrated relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in strategic fleet management and fleet asset management
• Current ‘C’ Class NSW Driver’s license
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Demonstrated experience in managing an internal service and operational team with a focus on achieving customer satisfaction
• Solid understanding of fleet/operational procurement and workshop operations
• Demonstrated experience in managing local government assets, specifically passenger fleet and heavy plant
• An understanding of risk allocation and the management of Work Health and Safety in the workplace
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources and promote a team environment to achieve team, and broader business objectives 
• Understanding of asset management systems and technology
• Demonstrated experience in contractor management  
• Demonstrated experience in researching and preparing documents including reports, policies, briefs, specifications, budgets, tenders and grant applications
• Solid experience with forward works programming, financial control and budget preparation
• Excellent communication skills along with superior negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of and commitment to WHS practices and EEO principles  

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Tom Heath, Acting Manager City Operational Services on 9330 9459.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday 17th April 2025 at 11:59pm AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.