Coordinator Fleet and Logistics

• A varied and challenging role that will provide quality technical advice to internal customers aligning with financial sustainability.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $111,424, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Role Overview

The Coordinator Fleet and Logistics is responsible for the delivery of Councils annual Fleet and Plant Replacement program and provide input to the Fleet and Plant long term financial plan (10 Year Plan). The position provides quality technical advice to internal customers, aligning with financial sustainability metrics, relevant industry benchmarks, and best practices.

The position will also coordinate and lead the logistics team and subcontractors in day-to-day operations, coordinate internal and external plant to achieve efficiencies and productivity and to monitor and report on key metrics.

Key responsibilities include coordinating of council’s fleet services, operationally manage fleet assets and coordination of the logistics team.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Proven experience in asset acquisition and disposals including plant and equipment service and repair, scheduling, and prioritisation.
• Demonstrated success in supervising teams and coordinating activities.
• Demonstrated communication skills to effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders, team members and external parties.
• Demonstrated general administrative experience, with intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) competency level.
• Technical specification experience on a variety of plant and fleet
• Proven history in problem solving with the ability to address operational problems and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of NHVR compliance
• Queensland ‘HR’ Class driver’s license or higher.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.
• Mechanical Trade Qualification

Essential Requirements: 

• Ensure all Council Fleet, plant and equipment is “fit for purpose”, operates in a safe and effective manner, and meets all legislative requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end fleet and plant acquisition and disposal program.
• Undertake cost analysis, asset utilisation, current market rates and trends in liaison with Manager Fleet & Logistics to achieve best financial outcomes for Council while achieving required outputs.
• To coordinate internal and external plant requirements.
• To manage the procurement and contractual arrangements for hired plant, and fuel (T140 and T144 contracts.
• Accountable for NHVR Compliance
• To ensure fleet and plant is refueled as required in accordance with contractual and operational requirements.
• Investigate and report on incidents related to the activities of the unit and preparation of reports for internal and external plant.
• Analysis of Cost and utilisation, productivities, current market rates and trends to achieve best financial outcomes for Council.
• Lead and develop relevant skillsets within the Fleet and Logistics team.
• Provide input to and implement Councils Capital Fleet Replacement Program.
• Manage and maintain a Fleet Management System that ensures all plant and fleet has a recorded whole of life history.
• Develop and maintain Fleet and Plant specifications to ensure assets meet councils needs and provide value for money.
• Supervise the officer Fleet and Logistics and coordinate all functions relevant to procurement, disposal and management of Councils fleet and plant assets.
• Manage all planning functions in collaboration with the Supervisor Fleet and Logistics

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Manager Fleet and Depot Operations, Gordon Robertson via email gordon.robertson@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? -  Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email. 
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 1st December 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.