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About the Role

Lead and grow Council’s commercial operations while managing and optimising plant, fleet and mechanical services across their full asset lifecycle. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), Chain of Responsibility and safety requirements, while developing and overseeing business, financial and safety plans. The position drives operational efficiency, asset performance and revenue-generating opportunities, delivering value to both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage and optimise plant, fleet and mechanical services across their full asset lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), Chain of Responsibility and safety requirements.
Develop and oversee business, financial and safety plans.
Drive operational efficiency, asset performance and revenue-generating opportunities.
Deliver value to both internal and external stakeholders.
Coach, mentor and manage mechanical trades, frontline and office teams and contractors.

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Trades, Business Management, Leadership, WHS, HVNL/Chain of Responsibility, Project Management or equivalent demonstrated experience.
Current Class C Driver License and relevant plant and equipment operating accreditations.
Extensive experience delivering commercial, operational efficiency and plant & fleet management programs.
Proven leadership experience coaching, mentoring and managing mechanical trades, frontline and office teams and contractors.
Demonstrated extensive capability in project management, procurement, tendering, contract management, budgeting and reporting.
Strong understanding of WHS, HVNL compliance, plant and fleet operations, workforce planning and asset management.
Experience developing business and financial plans, managing service performance and delivering cost-effective vehicle and plant maintenance outcomes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with advanced computer literacy.
Demonstrated ability to optimise performance, manage KPIs and SLAs, and identify opportunities to reduce operating costs and improve service delivery.
Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Must obtain a National Police Check.
May be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Skills

Mechanical Trades
Business Management
Leadership
WHS
HVNL/Chain of Responsibility
Project Management
Plant and fleet management
Procurement
Tendering
Contract management
Budgeting
Reporting
Workforce planning
Asset management
Stakeholder engagement
Conflict resolution
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Computer literacy

Location

Cowpasture Depot

Work Type

Permanent
Full-Time

Experience Level

Extensive experience delivering commercial, operational efficiency and plant & fleet management programs.
Proven leadership experience.

Education Level

Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Trades, Business Management, Leadership, WHS, HVNL/Chain of Responsibility, Project Management or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Salary/Compensations

$125,435 to $137,445 + Super + Car

Benefits

Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
Access to Fitness Passport membership
Great office location in the heart of Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with free or subsidised parking available nearby.
Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 x Health and Wellbeing leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

About the Company

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.