Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure
Branch: Fleet Solutions
Salary Range: Band 7 AUD $123,340 to $134,848 + superannuation. (Remuneration stated is for a full-time position)
Work Type: Temporary Full-Time, up to 12 months (with possible extension thereafter)
Location: Wacol, QLD
Our Business: Fleet Solutions branch provides full lifecycle management of the fleet assets deployed across Council to support the delivery of services to the City of Brisbane, ranging from cars and trucks to excavators and boats. Our team is based at Wacol, in Brisbane's southwest.
The Role: Reporting to the Fleet Optimisation Manager, the primary purpose of the Principal Fleet Design Specialist role is to lead the development of Council's fleet catalogue and manage the development and upgrades of approved engineering designs for fit-for-purpose vehicles and mobile plant. This role will provide advice on engineering drafting in consultation with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate governance is in place that supports the development, evaluation, and certification of safe and effective designs prior to their introduction into business operations.
With a keen eye for innovation and contemporary trends, you will be responsible for negotiating with multiple stakeholders to develop solutions. Your ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines and projects is only matched by your high-level interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, which will equip you to successfully manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
From a technical perspective, you will have gained significant experience working in large fleet services within industries such as Emergency Services, Utilities, Mining, or heavy vehicle/machinery manufacturing.
A proven team player, you will enjoy working with like-minded knowledgeable and passionate team members. You bring vision and the agility to operate in a fast-paced environment where you will be encouraged to challenge the status quo and think outside the box to ensure the provision of safe, fit-for-purpose fleet, plant, and equipment.
This role will help Council deliver long-term value to both its residents and business communities. The professional challenge and career development opportunities within Brisbane City Council are matched only by the great lifestyle that only Brisbane can offer.
A driver's licence, an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent knowledge, and a certificate in CAD drafting or similar is required for this position.
Benefits of working for Council include: Flexible working hours and arrangementsFree access to gym and wellness centreAward-winning superannuation fundGenerous leave provisionsCompetitive salary.How to apply: Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and a one-page cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the position.
This role will require a Criminal History Check.
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 14 January 2025, at 11:55pm AEST
For more information: Please contact David Ngo by email ****** Note: our Recruitment Centre will be closed from 21 December 2024 until 12 January 2025. David will respond to your queries upon return to the office on 13 January. Brisbane City Council is a multi-award-winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe.
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