Fleet Procurement Officer

Looking to procure a new role? 

The Fleet Procurement Officer is responsible for maintaining a coordinated and consistent approach to fleet procurement, maintaining consistent replacement of Vehicles and Plant to ensure Council’s program of works can be delivered on time and budget. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure adherence to RVC procurement policy and procedures for all vehicles, plant and equipment procured by Council
• Liaise with operational staff to develop specifications for new or replacement vehicles and plant
• Liaise with procurement bodies, including Local Government Procurement, Regional Procurement & Procurement Australia to leverage lower cost, sustainability and reduced risk in fleet procurement related activities conducted by Council
• Implement fleet related programs that identify cost savings and/or improved environmental outcomes for Council and the Northern Rivers area
• Assist in operations of fleet related activities such as registration, CTP insurance, roadside assistance, fuel cards and management of the RVC leaseback fleet
• Assist other sections of the procurement team as/when required
• Ensuring Council’s values and behaviours are represented by the actions of the procurement department and wider Council body

About You

We are looking for a motivated team player who is passionate and knowledgeable about anything with wheels. You -

• Have an exceptional eye for detail
• Have a good understanding of budgets
• Are committed to delivering the best outcomes for the community

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

• Fleet Management qualification (i.e., IPWEA Fleet Management Certificate) or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Certificate IV in Procurement or similar (or significant experience in a similar procurement environment)
• Class C Driver Licence

About the Role

Full time: 70 hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $68,135 to $78,353 pa + 11.5% super

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 3 November 2024

Contact: Geoff Dellar, Coordinator Fleet and Procurement - 0428 286 886

About Richmond Valley

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands. 

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.

We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.

Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and here for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.

Our Values

Integrity and Passion

Our Behaviours

We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together

To Apply

1. Please review the Role Description, outlining the key responsibilities and requirements of the role.
2. We encourage you to speak with the contact person listed above to understand whether this is the right role for you.
3. Complete the questions below, demonstrating your skill, experience and interpersonal suitability for the role. Click "Next".
4. Attach your resume. (You may also attach a cover letter - this is optional).  The names of your documents should not contain any characters other than letters, numbers and spaces. Click "Next".
5. Review your application to ensure everything is correct. Click "Confirm" to submit your application.