About us
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.
The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.
The QFD is an organisation that is focused on reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap and building our cultural capability.
Purpose of the role
The Fleet Delivery team is responsible for leading fleet operations, fleet strategy and mechanical services, and provides repairs and maintenance of fit for purpose heavy, light, and medium commercial fleet vehicles and associated equipment to all members of QFD. Through the full lifecycle management and best practice approach to the fleet and equipment management, we ensure all assets and equipment are managed strategically and maintained to meet the complex environment in which they are deployed and utilised, and to meet operational capability and organisational objectives.
Reporting to the Executive Manager, you will be a key member of the team and will oversee the project management of various QFD fleet build programs, and manage supplier performance against KPIs to ensure appliances are delivered within agreed timeframes to meet operational service capability. Utilising strong project management principles and compliance with the contract management framework you will map complex fleet delivery projects and provide real time reporting on program functions and supplier issues, including undertaking various procurement activities to facilitate the establishment of long-term supplier arrangements that meet business objectives and organisation requirements.
Key requirements
Highly desirable requirements
Experience and/or qualifications in project management and understanding of project management methodologies, process, and procedures.
Experience in project management and/or contract management of vehicle modification and body building processes.
Experience in document control, systems administration, and establishment of document/file standardisation.
Your key accountabilities
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:
Contribute to the implementation of systems and administration strategies and plans of large scale, fleet projects, milestones, and any associated tasks in line with QFD project management methodologies to ensure program deliverables and timeframes are achieved.
Manage strategic medium to high risk procurement projects for fleet and services, and ensure positive outcomes to meet client and stakeholder objectives.
Provide quality and timely advice to key stakeholders relating to fleet program issues and initiatives to enable effective decision-making, continuous improvement and ensure value for money outcomes for entire vehicle lifecycle.
Drive continual service delivery improvements with processes, systems and tools, including identification of efficiencies and collaborating on the development of innovative solutions to support operational capabilities.
Undertake negotiations and manage procurement and contract management matters to facilitate fleet delivery planning and ensure adherence to procurement policy and departmental objectives are achieved.
Prepare and review briefs, submissions and reports on fleet delivery and services related issues and initiatives, in accordance with departmental requirements and governance.
Liaise, consult, and negotiate with key internal and external stakeholders to identify technical and operational implications, and ensure desired timeframes are achieved through the coordination of administrative activities with the regional workshop administration team.
Undertake sourcing initiatives including research and development of design specifications, tendering documents, evaluation and implementation of a centralised asset replacement and maintenance program.
Capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream - Individual Contributor (leading self)
Vision
Stimulates ideas and innovation
Makes insightful decisions
Results
Builds enduring relationships
Drives accountability and outcomes
Accountability
Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
Demonstrates sound governance
Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values of:
Respect
Integrity
Trust
Courage
Loyalty
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