About the Role
The Fleet and Asset Operations Manager oversees a varied portfolio of vehicles and major plant equipment, ensuring assets are maintained, compliant, and used efficiently. The role involves coordinating maintenance, improving asset utilisation, and leveraging data insights to support strategic decision-making. Strong collaboration with operational teams, stakeholders, and service providers is key to maintaining safety and performance across all assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate fleet and major plant equipment management across multiple sites, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and collaboration with third-party providers
- Oversee registration, servicing, insurance and maintenance programs, maintaining compliance with HVNL and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies, asset management systems, and continuous improvement initiatives using data insights
- Manage the full asset lifecycle, from procurement to disposal, including optimisation of utilisation and reduction of external equipment hire
- Monitor budgets, analyse performance data, and deliver meaningful reports and dashboards for key stakeholders
- Foster strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring safety, regulatory alignment, and customer-focused operational delivery
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years' proven experience in fleet and asset management within a comparable industry
- Strong expertise in ERP-based asset systems and data-driven decision-making
- Sound knowledge of NHVL, WHS, and Chain of Responsibility regulatory frameworks
- Effective stakeholder engagement and vendor management across complex environments
- Commercial acumen with strategic planning capabilities aligned to business goals
- Exceptional leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills in operational context
Essential Requirements:
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
- As part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.
- A current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Flexibility to travel across Sydney Water sites as required.
Closing Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025 11:59pm AEST.
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact Angela.Nguyen@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.
Dive into Our Great Benefits!
Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
Working at Sydney Water
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
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