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- Full-time, ongoing opportunity working 38 hours per week with an ADO
- Coordinate a diverse fleet supporting services across Austin Health
- Use data, problem-solving and stakeholder management to improve fleet operations
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Procurement and Supply Department
The Supply and Procurement department operates within the Chief Financial Officer directorate, providing procurement, supply and clinical product selection support across Austin Health.
The Fleet function supports Austin Health's hospitals, clinical services and off-site locations, coordinating approximately 169 vehicles for around 2,000 registered drivers. The work spans Austin Health's three main campuses and satellite locations according to operational requirements.
About the role
As the Fleet Co-Ordinator, you will coordinate the complete vehicle lifecycle, including acquisition, onboarding, utilisation, maintenance, compliance, repairs, incidents, infringements, reporting, replacement and disposal. You will help ensure fleet services are safe, fit for purpose, cost-effective and aligned with the needs of a complex healthcare environment.
Working with stakeholders, suppliers and teams across the organisation, you will analyse fleet data and utilisation trends, solve operational issues and identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and whole-of-life value.
A regular day will see you:
- Coordinate day-to-day fleet operations, including vehicle allocation, utilisation, driver onboarding, servicing,
repairs, incidents and infringements
- Coordinate vehicle acquisition, deployment, replacement and disposal activities across the vehicle lifecycle
- Analyse fleet utilisation, costs, maintenance and lifecycle data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities
- Manage stakeholder and supplier relationships to resolve operational issues and support effective fleet services
- Support fleet forecasting, reporting, compliance, governance and continuous improvement activities across multiple Austin Health sites
About you
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
- Proven knowledge of end-to-end fleet management methodologies and demonstrated success in a similar operational role
- Demonstrated ability to analyse multiple data streams, with good Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to navigate fleet management and Enterprise Resource Planning systems
- Ability to quickly develop a thorough knowledge of Victorian Government guidelines and leasing policies, adapt to unfamiliar environments and manage and meet deadlines
- Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, including dispute resolution, commercial matters and excellent succinct writing skills
- Demonstrated ability to be a creative and innovative problem solver and team player who works diplomatically, proactively and effectively with a diverse range of peers and senior staff
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a robust sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Nick Rowan, Deputy Director Procurement and Supply at
[email protected]
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Tuesday 1 December 2026
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