Downer is an industry leader in fleet management, providing efficient solutions to our customers. Our dedicated and high performing team offers whole-of-life vehicle and mobile plant management, from procurement, lease management, and disposal, to scheduled and unscheduled servicing, maintenance, and defect management.

As Fleet Manager you will use your effective management and strategic leadership to drive operational excellence within your delivery portfolio. You will form robust relationships with key (internal) customers and the wider Fleet team to promote Fleet services, ensure optimal performance of assets and return on investment.

To be successful in this role, you will have a high-level of people and project management experience, ideally in a fast-paced environment and working with multi-functional teams across the business. In-depth knowledge of fleet management principles, asset lifecycle management, and maintenance best practices will be advantageous. You will also have:

About the role

 Maximising fleet utilisation by providing informed advice and support to customers   Foster a strong culture of safety and compliance   Collaborating with Senior Management to align fleet operations with strategic goals and lead change initiatives   Developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships through developing a deep understanding of the customer base and providing regular updates to Senior Management.   Perform regular review of asset performance; identify improvement opportunities and manage maintenance schedules to minimise downtime  Using Data insights for operational optimisation 

What you’ll bring

Proven experience in fleet, hire or relevant industry environment Proven experience in relationship management with a strong customer service ethic Diploma – Business management/Fleet management Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external customers and suppliers Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, business development, and successfully implementing process improvements. Strong business acumen, project management, analytical and negotiation skills preferred High levels of verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate with a wide variety of people at all levels of the organisation Ability to react flexibly when dealing with unexpected problems and changes in priorities and ability to help others accept and adapt The flexibility to travel and stay away from home as required

Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:

A suite of benefits including health & wellbeing, financial, lifestyle and technology discounts The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development  Working for a multifaceted organisation with diverse divisions to explore endless opportunities for growth and continuous learning

To apply for this great opportunity, please click on "Apply" and submit your application. We cannot accept applications via email but for more information, please contact:
Alicia Jacobson – Talent and Sourcing Business Partner
E: Alicia.Jacobson@downergroup.com

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.