Fleet Manager

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Mission Australia is on the lookout for a seasoned and forward-thinking Fleet Manager to lead the strategic management of our diverse vehicle fleet nationally, in a max-term role through to February 2026 .

This is more than a logistics role, it’s an opportunity to shape a service that directly supports life-changing work in communities nationwide. You’ll be responsible for ensuring our fleet is not only safe, cost-effective, and legislatively compliant, but also responsive to the evolving needs of our people and the communities we serve. Working in a fast-paced, values-driven environment, you’ll manage supplier relationships, drive operational efficiency, lead contract negotiations, and deliver an exceptional support experience to vehicle drivers and managers alike.

If you thrive on complexity, bring a solutions-focused mindset, and want to make a tangible impact every day, this is your opportunity!

Your key responsibilities will be to :

• Provide management and oversight of the outsourced fleet management agency, fuel providers, vehicle manufacturers, dealerships, repair requests and vehicle servicing
• Ensure all vehicles are well suited to safety standards and evolving customer needs and is the most cost-effective solution for Mission Australia
• Coordinate new vehicle orders, branding of vehicles, negotiate lease contract changes, early termination of leases and redeployment of vehicles within the fleet, lease extensions, lease expiries, end of lease damage repairs and, return and disposal and sale of motor vehicles
• Validate all fuel, maintenance and lease charges from the outsourced fleet management agency
• Provide customer service to Mission Australia staff concerning all fleet queries and supply chain contracts and systems
• Provide accurate and efficient advice to drivers / custodians who need to make an insurance claim or have a general insurance query
• Manage all fleet service requests ensuring that all requests are responded to in a timely manner and followed through to completion
• Responsible for compiling and analysing monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the national fleet

Requirements for success

• Qualifications relevant to fleet management or relevant experience
• Minimum three years' experience in a similar role working within a fleet procurement team with regular customer interaction
• Knowledge of fleet services, fleet manufacture, retail pricing and leasing arrangements
• Previous experience developing safe driving programs and initiatives to improve insurance performance is desirable
• Change management and\or project management experience is well regarded
• Experience in analytical problem-solving and the ability to support data gathering and analysis

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children / vulnerable people.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay )
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including : Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

I f you live with disability and require support to submit your application , please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you