Overview
Fleet Operations Coordinator – City of Greater Dandenong
Band 6 - $99,846 - $108,835 per annum (plus super). Temporary Full Time (until April 2026).
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market. Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work workplace to approximately 900 employees. We invest in the development of our people and strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the Role
Council is seeking a proactive and skilled Fleet Operations Coordinator to lead the day-to-day management of Council's fleet, plant, and stores operations. In this role, you'll coordinate scheduled maintenance and repairs, ensure vehicles and equipment meet compliance standards, and deliver high-quality customer service to internal clients. You'll supervise workshop and stores staff, administer the AusFleet system, manage purchasing and stock control, and support budget planning for fleet and plant renewal. You'll also conduct inspections, oversee safety and compliance processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across systems, service delivery, and operations.
This position offers the opportunity to apply your mechanical knowledge, leadership experience, and organisational skills in a dynamic environment where your work directly supports essential Council services. If you're a motivated leader with a focus on safety, service, and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application. You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing. The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an 'international criminal history check'), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Responsibilities
Supervise workshop and stores staff
Administer the AusFleet system
Manage purchasing and stock control
Support budget planning for fleet and plant renewal
Conduct inspections and oversee safety and compliance processes
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across systems, service delivery, and operations
Qualifications & Selection
Key selection criteria are outlined in the position description. Applicants may be required to undergo practical testing, psychometric testing, or aptitude testing. A Working with Children Check and a national police check (and where relevant an international criminal history check) may be required.
Benefits
Our benefits include: competitive salary, salary sacrifice childcare (where available), flexible working options including hybrid work, learning & development programs including study assistance, reward & recognition programs, health initiatives, access to wellbeing programs, and a vibrant social club.
Application Process
To apply, complete the online application form including: a brief cover letter, your resume, and response to key selection criteria. You will also answer selection questions and provide references. Position Description: Fleet Operations Coordinator – 472.2 KB. Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday, 8 October 2025. For more information: Mohammad Khan, 8571 1797.
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📌 Fleet Operations Coordinator
🏢 City of Greater Dandenong
📍 Melbourne