At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they’re how we work.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll lead a high-performing workshop team, ensuring the City’s fleet, plant and equipment are maintained to peak condition. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role where your expertise will shape fleet operations, drive continuous improvement, and enhance service delivery across the City.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and supervise fleet workshop operations
• Manage fleet maintenance and repair programs
• Drive safety and compliance across all fleet assets
• Coordinate fleet projects and strategic replacement planning
• Analyse performance and prepare management reports
• Support fleet procurement and tender evaluations
• Implement “whole of life” costing strategies
• Mentor and develop workshop staff
• Ensure high levels of customer service

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What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a fleet management professional with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership. You’ll ideally bring:

• Tertiary or trade qualification in fleet management
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience
• Proven ability to manage large, diverse fleets
• Sound knowledge of mechanical operations
• Experience with budgeting and performance reporting
• Understanding of fleet-related legislation and compliance
• Strong analytical and continuous improvement mindset
• HR or C Class Driver’s Licence (desirable/essential)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Work Your Way – Flexible hours and free parking

Grow With Us – Leadership programs and study support

Feel Your Best – Free Gym Membership, therapy dogs, and wellness perks

Explore all our benefits at https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/city-and-council/careers

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of fleet services in a thriving local government, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your leadership to life.

Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to Michael Zaza on (08) 9205 7019 Applications close: Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 6pm (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!)

http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.