Fleet and Logisitics Manager

About Us:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

The Role:

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your expertise in fleet and logistics can truly make a difference? At Kempsey Shire Council, we're on the lookout for a forward-thinking leader who can steer our fleet operations into the future. In this key leadership position, you’ll drive performance, champion innovation, and help deliver safe, sustainable, and cost-effective outcomes for our organisation and the wider community.

As our Fleet and Logistics Manager, you’ll:

• Oversee the full scope of our fleet, workshop and stores operations.
• Drive the strategic direction of Council’s fleet and logistics operations.
• Oversee a talented team of mechanics, technical officers, and logistics staff.
• Manage fleet procurement, maintenance, replacement programs, and compliance.
• Champion innovation through telematics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership on performance, investment, and risk.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery with a strong focus on safety and environmental compliance.

This role is the perfect blend of leadership, strategy, and hands-on impact.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

About You:

The successful candidate will possess:

• Qualifications in a Mechanical trade and/or Logistics, Asset Management, Mechanical Engineering or related field, or otherwise significant equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven experience in managing fleet operations, logistics, or mechanical services at a strategic level.
• Detailed knowledge of fleet lifecycle management, compliance, and logistics systems.
• Experience in managing diverse teams and complex operations.
• Sharp financial skills – budgeting, forecasting, cost control.

Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council:

As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:

• A permanent full-time position, 9-day fortnight (RDO every second week)
• Weekly salary of between $2,008.60 to $2,260.70 (plus superannuation).
• Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years
• A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
•  Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
•  Career development and learning opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Interested?

Take the wheel and lead a dedicated team in delivering safe, efficient, and future-focused fleet and logistics services!

Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
• Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions? Please contact Dylan Reeves – Acting Director Operations and Planning, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.

Please Note:

• Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.
• Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position.

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email [email protected]

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.