Fleet Manager

Overview Join one of Victoria's leading not for profits and be a part of something big Competitive Salary + Tax reducing salary package Full time | Ongoing | Location : Box Hill | Monday to Friday About St Vincent de Paul Society For more than 170 years we have been providing practical and compassionate support to people across Victoria whose daily struggles can include putting food on the table, paying essential utilities and ensuring their children remain at school to obtain an education. Our organisation provides many services and programs, including soup vans, education programs, home visitation programs and VincentCare Victoria (VCV), which assist some of Victoria's most vulnerable communities, such as people experiencing homelessness, the housing crisis and family violence, and the elderly. Responsibilities Little bit about the role The Fleet Manager is accountable for the strategic and operational oversight of the organisation's vehicle fleet. The role ensures all fleet assets are safe, compliant, reliable, cost-effective and aligned with the evolving operational needs of the organisation. Key responsibilities include full end-to-end fleet lifecycle management, vendor management procurement, leasing, registration, maintenance scheduling, servicing, insurance and disposal. The Fleet Manager also implements systems and processes that enhance efficiency, track utilisation and performance, and support environmental sustainability objectives. In addition, the role oversees driver management practices, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements such as Chain of Responsibility and Work Health and Safety (WHS) and leads investigations into vehicle incidents or near misses. The Fleet Manager also contributes to broader organisational logistics planning, ensuring vehicle availability supports frontline service delivery and works closely with internal stakeholders, service providers and suppliers to deliver high-quality, value-driven fleet operations. Qualifications Experience Knowledge Demonstrated experience in managing a corporate or government fleet with diverse vehicle types and user groups. Strong understanding of fleet compliance, safety and asset management practices. Extensive experience across fleet lifecycle management, including procurement, maintenance and disposal. In-depth knowledge of vehicle compliance requirements (registration, insurance, roadworthiness) and relevant WHS and road safety legislation. Strong knowledge of environmental and sustainability practices in fleet operations. Proven ability to manage budgets, conduct forecasting and control costs. Demonstrated capability to analyse data, monitor fleet utilisation and improve overall performance. Skilled in contract and vendor management, including leasing companies, maintenance providers and fuel suppliers. Experience in incident and risk management, including leading investigations and preparing reports. Excellent organisational, stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Proficiency with fleet management systems (desirable) and Microsoft Office applications. Why work for us? We offer Salary packaging, sometimes called salary sacrificing is a huge attraction here It is a popular way of providing employees in the community sector with tax benefits over and above their salary. It means the real value of a salary package can be significantly higher than the nominal value. We make an incredible difference in the lives of over 300,000 people every year. We believe in families, so we like to provide a family-friendly environment in which to work. We offer a place where you know you are contributing to a firm committed to helping others. We are passionate about #SocialJustice. Hybrid working model. Where good happens #Goodworks Applications close : 4th January Prior to any commencement to employment, pre-employment checks must be completed. This will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check and a working with children check. St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria is proactive in supporting child safety; we value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences; we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. No agencies please. Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr