Fleet & Facilities Manager

ABOUT US

Cobar is a rural mining community located in western New South Wales, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city living. Council owns and operates the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library, Great Cobar Heritage Centre, Lilliane Brady Village (aged care facility), Children's Services, Youth & Community Centre as well as works depots in Euabalong and Cobar.

Our core values - Accountability, Communication, Effective Leadership, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE IT) represent who we are as an organisation.  They are the agreed guiding principles for how we carry out our duties and interact with our community.

ABOUT YOU

Your knowledge of asset management principals and practices combined with your ability to work with minimal guidance to provide workable solutions will ensure your success in this role. You will be primarily responsible for the planning, coordination, and oversight of fleet and facilities management functions across Council, including the airport, workshop, building and electrical maintenance, and stores.

Our ideal candidate would be a motivated, naturally innovative, customer-focused individual with a positive attitude and the demonstrated experience negotiating positive outcomes with a diverse range of stakeholders who all have different needs and priorities. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities include the development, implementation and ongoing management of asset management systems; continuously improving facilities maintenance management processes across the organisation; and sustaining quality service levels by managing current and future business needs.  

A total remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate, dependent on skills, experience and qualifications including an annual salary range of $115,000 - $134,000 plus superannuation and may include relocation assistance, housing assistance, and a leaseback vehicle.

Applicants must address the selection criteria in the position description as well as providing a cover letter and current resume.

Applications close Monday 26 August 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo pre employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as online psychometric assessments and behavioural profiling.

Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply - sponsorship is not being offered for this position.