About the role
Play a key role in managing and optimising the City of Greater Geelong’s fleet and plant assets. In this diverse and hands-on position, you’ll support the strategic planning, procurement, and replacement of vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe, cost-effective, and fit for purpose.

You’ll assist in delivering the Ten-Year Plant Replacement Program, guide procurement activities, and drive improvements in asset utilisation, safety, and operational efficiency through effective use of In-Vehicle Management Systems (IVMS). Your work will help ensure our fleet supports essential community services and aligns with Council’s sustainability and service delivery goals.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments, contribute to continuous improvement, and make a tangible impact on how we deliver services to the Geelong community.

Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 6 Commencing at $95,760 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Fleet and Asset Management – Support the effective management, utilisation, and recordkeeping of Council’s fleet and plant assets, ensuring vehicles and equipment are safe, fit for purpose, and cost-effective.
• Procurement and Planning – Assist in developing and implementing the Ten-Year Plant Replacement Program and coordinate fleet procurement, replacement, and disposal activities in line with Council procedures and budgets.
• In-Vehicle Management Systems (IVMS) – Oversee the operation, compliance, and data integrity of IVMS, analysing data to enhance safety, operational planning, and asset utilisation.
• Policy, Compliance and Improvement – Contribute to the development and review of fleet policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legislation, best practice, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Training and Stakeholder Support – Deliver operator training and familiarisation sessions, provide subject matter advice, and build positive relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Team and Service Excellence – Support a collaborative, customer-focused team culture and contribute to a commercially driven, innovative approach to fleet management and service delivery.

About you
You’re a skilled and organised professional with experience in fleet management, plant operations, or vehicle maintenance. You bring a practical mindset, strong stakeholder skills, and a commitment to safety and innovation. You’ll enjoy working in a collaborative team that values professionalism, continuous improvement, and service excellence.

Essential Experience:

• Relevant qualification in Vehicle Mechanics and or significant professional experience in specialist field(s) in a comparable organisation. 
• Good problem solving and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve task outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in fleet asset procurement and disposal aligned with current best practice, including financial planning and budget management.
• Substantial experience administering a diverse fleet using asset and maintenance management systems.
• Victorian Drivers Licence
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Enquiries: Aaron Vella – Coordinator Fleet | 5272 5340 | AVella@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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