Coordinator Fleet and Cleansing

• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 8 ($124,881.70 - $139,089.18) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a proactive Fleet and Cleansing Coordinator to take ownership of our fleet and cleansing operations, keep the show on the road and the presentation of the city a focus. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love optimising systems, and enjoy leading and developing people, this could be your next big step. As part of the management team, you will contribute to strategic planning and organisational decision-making.

About the Role

You'll oversee maintenance, compliance, safety, procurement, and day‑to‑day operations of fleet and cleansing teams to ensure we deliver exceptional service.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in fleet management or a similar operational role
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving abilities
• Confidence with software and reporting tools
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Fleet and Cleansing teams to drive productivity, safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Establish, implement and ensure delivery of Council's Fleet and Cleansing services are in line with organisational plans, are compliant and follows industry's best practices.
• Coordinate Council's Fleet audit process, provide recommendations when required and introduce measures to optimise fleet operation.
• Manage contract and procurement processes for both Fleet and Cleansing service areas.
• Oversee and manage the Council's budget as it relates to Cleansing and Fleet. This includes ensuring Fleet procurement and Cleansing contracts are within scope and executed.
• Effectively lead, supervise and manage the operations of the Cleansing and Fleet teams to ensure the business plan, service standards, budgets, specifications and integrated management system outcomes are achieved using continuous improvement principles.
• Ensure continuous improvement workplace practices and system improvements are reviewed and updated as required.

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Management, Fleet Management and/or related fields, along with several years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience supervising in municipal operations in particular Fleet services functions.
• Valid Working with Children Check
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Relish a vibrant foodie hub at your doorstep;
• Take an Accrued Day Off every month

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6848276.

Applications close 12 February 2026 at 10pm.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.

Enquiries: For further queries, please contact Noel Kiernan, Manager City Amenity on (03) 9688 0200, for a confidential discussion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.