Fleet Manager - NV1

Location: Barton, ACT
Contract: 12 months (with 2 x 12 month extension options)
Start Date: 1 July 2026
Security Clearance: NV1 minimum (mandatory)

Lead the Management of a High Risk Government Fleet Capability

An opportunity exists for an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee the operational, compliance and lifecycle management of a Civilian Armoured Vehicle (CAV) fleet within a high security government environment.

This is an APS EL1 equivalent role requiring strong governance, procurement, risk management and operational oversight capability.

You will play a critical role in ensuring fleet readiness, safety, compliance and strategic asset management across a nationally significant security portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end to end service delivery of the Civilian Armoured Vehicle fleet

• Manage fleet related risk, budget, and resource allocation

• Lead procurement activities including specification development and acquisition oversight

• Coordinate fleet disposal and asset lifecycle planning

• Conduct vehicle design reviews and acceptance inspections

• Oversee warranty management and performance monitoring

• Drive compliance with departmental policies and regulatory requirements

• Manage and oversee driver training programs

• Conduct familiarisation and handover training visits

• Prepare project reports and provide executive level updates

• Oversee technical and security compliance assessments

About You

You are a senior fleet or asset management professional with experience operating in secure, regulated or high risk environments.

You bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing specialised or security sensitive vehicle fleets

• Strong governance, procurement and contract management capability

• Experience managing budgets, risk frameworks and compliance obligations

• Knowledge of vehicle lifecycle management including acquisition, maintenance and disposal

• Experience conducting inspections, acceptance testing and design reviews

• Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills

• Ability to operate autonomously in a high accountability government environment

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance(must be active prior to commencement)

• Ability to work onsite in Barton, ACT

Contract Details

• Initial term: 12 months

• Extension options: 2 x 12 months

Why Apply?

• Lead a nationally significant secure fleet capability

• Operate at EL1 equivalent level within a strategic security portfolio

• Work in a high trust, high-responsibility environment

• Long term contract potential

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Cristina Garcia on + 612 6151 9214 or email cgarcia@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.