About Budget Chalkwest

Budget Chalkwest is an Aboriginal-owned Independent Budget Franchisee, keeping WA moving from our Location Support Office in Belmont and 13 branches stretching from Busselton to Port Hedland.

We look after everyone from holidaymakers and local families to mining, resources and government customers in some of the most remote parts of the state. With around 70 team members, we're big enough to offer real career pathways and small enough that every person counts.

As an Aboriginal-owned business, we invest in our people, in Aboriginal employment and in the regional communities we work in. To see what we do in the Aboriginal community, read Rising Up – Bagarnmanha 2026, our first Aboriginal Impact Report, at chalkwest.com.au/risingup2026.

The opportunity

We're looking for a hands-on leader to run our Newman branch on a 12-month full-time maternity contract. At the end of the contract, you'll step into a guaranteed permanent full-time position with us.

Newman is a busy Pilbara hub driven by mining and resources. You'll own the branch end to end – your team, your fleet, your customers and your numbers – with full support from our Operations, Fleet, Sales and Location Support Office teams.

What you'll do

- Lead, roster, train and develop your branch team
- Run day-to-day operations: counter, reservations, pick-ups, returns and cash handling
- Manage fleet utilisation, servicing, repairs and vehicle movements with our Fleet team
- Build robust relationships with mining, contractor,



corporate and government accounts
- Champion safety (WHS) and keep training and compliance up to date
- Own branch KPIs and report weekly to your Regional Manager

About you

- Experience leading a team in rental, automotive, hospitality, retail, logistics or similar
- Strong people leadership and customer service skills
- Commercial sense and comfort with KPIs, budgets and reporting
- Organised, calm under pressure and confident with computer systems
- Current full Australian driver's licence (essential)
- Willing to live in Newman and embrace Pilbara life
- Able to pass a National Police Check and pre-employment drug and alcohol test

Pilbara or regional WA experience is a big plus, but if you have the leadership skills and the right attitude, we want to hear from you.

What's in it for you

- $90,000 – $110,000 + super, depending on experience
- Company car
- Multiple company trips with the team each year
- Guaranteed permanent full-time role after 12 months
- Real autonomy to run your branch, backed by an experienced Location Support Office
- Training, development and pathways into senior leadership
- Wellness and loyalty programs that recognise our people

Ready to apply?

Click Apply and send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you're the right person to lead our Newman branch.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Budget Chalkwest – An Aboriginal-owned Independent Budget Franchisee.

📌 Branch Manager – Newman
🏢 Chalkwest
📍 Newman