Fleet and Workshop Administrator
At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.
Life with us is the best of both worlds.
What we offer you
- Salary: Commencing at $92,765.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
- Working Location: Kingswood Depot
- The best of both worlds – click here to learn more
Here’s what you’ll be up to…
We’re looking for a Fleet and Workshop Administrator who will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of Council’s fleet services.
In this role, you will:
- Coordination, deployment, maintenance and support of Council’s light fleet
- Administering and assisting with management and compliance for heavy fleet and plant
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Maintain fleet and workshop systems, documentation, financial data, and asset records with accuracy and attention to detail
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Contribute to safe, compliant operations through adherence to WHS, NHVR, NHVAS and Chain of Responsibility requirements
- Help our teams keep the city moving
- Make this a Challenge - grow the role and make it your own
This permanent full-time role connects closely with internal departments, emergency services (RFS/SES), fleet contractors and operational teams across Council. Your work ensures our vehicles and equipment are safe, compliant and ready to support services delivered to our community.
Who we are (And why you’ll love us)
In our Fleet team, we’re proud of the essential role we play in keeping Council services moving across the city every single day. We’re a down‑to‑earth and a supportive group that values teamwork. You’ll be joining a team where everyone brings something different to the table, and where collaboration and trust make a real difference.
We celebrate the wins—big and small—and we look out for each other. Whether it’s streamlining a process, supporting frontline teams, or finding smarter ways to manage our fleet, your contributions will be noticed and appreciated. If you enjoy variety, genuine team spirit and work that has a meaningful impact on the community, you’ll feel right at home with us.
Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.
What are we looking for?
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.
- We are looking for someone who is a self starter, organised and able to take on many hats
- Working with many customers across Council as well as our emergency services and other locals teams, we need a can do attitude and making sure every box is ticked.
- Experience in Local Government and/or fleet coordination will be extremely beneficial
- Come ready to make a big impact - make the role your own, improve on processes and work with others to deliver and oversee a program of works, essential for our community and Council.
The must-know bits
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.
Ready to make work feel less like… work?
If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the position description) as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.
For more information, contact Ryan Heymans on 4732 7611.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.
