About us
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- Free access to all Ripples venues
- And much, much more!
City Presentation delivers a range of services that provide clean, well-presented public spaces in the Penrith Local Government Area. Comprising over 200 qualified and driven staff, areas of opportunity for employment include civil construction and works, horticulture and landscaping, fleet management and workshop servicing, trades and public cleansing and maintenance.
Our team ensures that Council spaces are well maintained and always ready for use by our residents, are sustainable into the future, and significant assets, community buildings, roads, drainage, fleet, parks and open spaces provide the required level of service in a cost-effective manner for present and future residents.
In City Presentation, we seek staff who are organised, take pride in their work, and are willing to go that little bit further to ensure the little details make their work speak for itself. We encourage personal and professional development, and pride ourselves on a culture that encourages staff contribution and involvement.
About the role
The Fleet Administrator reports to the Workshop and Fleet Operations Coordinator and provides a dedicated and specialised fleet management service for Council. This role is responsible for the coordination, deployment, maintenance and support of Council’s light fleet along with administering and assisting with management and compliance for heavy fleet and plant. The Workshop and Fleet Operations Administrator provides subject matter expertise in every aspect of fleet management including acquisition and disposal, allocations, repairs and maintenance, bookings, fuel cards, servicing, compliance, registration and training. This role provides a superior level of customer service to multiple stakeholders that include but aren't limited to- internal fleet and leaseback customers, drivers, operators and field supervisors, Transport for NSW, Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Services, Finance and Fleet Management, Motor Vehicle Group.
Essential criteria
- Tertiary or Trade qualification in Plant and Fleet Management or a relevant qualification and/or extensive fleet administration experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise staff
- Demonstrated skills in the use of computer applications, including CRM/mobility or similar mobile technology
- Demonstrated experience in the use of financial accounting systems, and a high level of computer literacy including spreadsheet and database skills within the MS office suite
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing budgets with understanding of accounting processes
- Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills
- Current Class C driver licence
- Commitment and ability to implement Work Health and Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity principles
Desirable criteria
- Extensive experience in a closed fleet environment
- Knowledge and understanding of asset management system (TechOne)
- Local government experience
- Knowledge and experience understanding NHVR and CoR compliance
Commencing Salary: $90,063.00 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Please select the link/s below to view the position description and to submit your application online.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Applications will be screened as soon as they are received and interviews will be held in the week of 16-20 December 2024.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on 12 December 2024. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Ryan Heymans, Workshop and Fleet Operations Coordinator, on 4732 7611.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
