Posted: 27/07/2026
Closing Date: 28/08/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: VIC Altona
Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport
Company Description
SCT Logistics is Australia’s largest privately owned rail and freight logistics company, delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions across road, rail, and warehousing. With over 50 years of experience, we operate a national intermodal network and offer tailored services including cold and ambient storage and specialised freight handling.
Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re committed to safety, innovation, and creating a supportive environment where our team can grow and thrive.
Why SCT?
At SCT we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that is built on; Safety, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We understand that our values enable us to better understand and serve our customers, attract top talent (like you) and innovate successfully.
Along with a competitive remuneration package we also offer:
- Development and growth opportunities
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs
- Top up of government paid parental leave for the first six weeks
- Grandparent Leave
- Novated leasing and salary packaging
- 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite car park
- Dress for your day policy
To learn more about these initiatives please visit our Careers Page
Job Description
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the National Fleet Manager is responsible for the leadership, governance and performance of SCT's national fleet portfolio. The role partners closely with operational senior leaders across the business to ensure fleet assets are managed safely, efficiently and cost-effectively, while supporting operational performance and long-term business objectives.
The role requires a strong technical understanding of heavy vehicle maintenance and mechanical systems. Drawing on a background in mechanical trades, fleet maintenance or workshop management, the National Fleet Manager will provide expert oversight of maintenance strategies, asset reliability, defect management and lifecycle planning across SCT's national fleet.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing the National direction for SCT's national fleet portfolio.
- Providing oversight and governance of fleet operations, ensuring consistent standards, compliance and performance across all locations.
- Leading fleet procurement, asset lifecycle management and supplier partnerships to maximise value and operational effectiveness.
- Partnering with senior operational leaders to drive accountability for fleet utilisation, maintenance, compliance and risk management, while providing technical leadership and guidance on heavy vehicle maintenance practices, asset reliability and fleet performance.
- Ensuring the business meets all fleet-related regulatory, accreditation and insurance requirements.
- Identifying opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency and cost performance across the fleet portfolio.
- Providing expert advice and strategic support to senior leaders on fleet-related matters.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have progressed from a mechanical trade or fleet maintenance background into senior fleet leadership roles and can combine strong technical expertise with strategic fleet management capability.
Desired Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Essential
- Demonstrated experience managing large, diverse fleet portfolios across multiple locations.
- Strong fleet procurement, maintenance and asset lifecycle management experience, supported by a practical mechanical background within a transport, logistics, mining, construction or similar operational environment.
- Strong fleet procurement, maintenance and asset lifecycle management experience within a transport, logistics, mining, construction or similar operational environment.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, maintenance providers and insurers.
- Experience negotiating high-value contracts and delivering commercial outcomes.
- Strong understanding of heavy vehicle compliance, fleet accreditation, registration and insurance requirements.
- Experience providing strategic oversight and governance of fleet operations, ensuring consistent standards and practices are maintained across a geographically dispersed network.
- Ability to partner with operational leaders to drive accountability for fleet performance, maintenance compliance and asset utilisation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, manage risk and implement practical solutions.
- Experience using SAP or similar fleet management and asset maintenance systems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
- A proactive, hands-on approach and a commitment to safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Desirable
- Experience working within rail, transport, logistics or heavy vehicle operations.
- Trade qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic
- Knowledge of Mass & Maintenance Accreditation and Chain of Responsibility obligations.
- Experience leading fleet transformation, procurement or optimisation projects.
Other important information
- We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
- The successful candidate will have to undertake an Australian Federal Police check and Pre-Employment Medical (for certain roles) which will be arranged and paid for by SCT.
- Recruitment companies, need not apply
SCT is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognise the value and importance of diversity. We encourage all potential applicants to apply including women and those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
