Fleet and Maintenance Manager (3 Month Contract)

About Purple House

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with renal failure, reunite families and reduce the impact of kidney disease in our communities. We are run by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people and work to provide culturally appropriate health, aged care and general support services in regional and remote communities, helping people to get home to country and family.

About the Role

This role is to cover parental leave for a 3-month period. The Fleet and Maintenance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Purple House’s fleet, and Property Maintenance to ensuring they are fit for purpose and well maintained.

The current scope of the Purple House property portfolio includes approximately 80 buildings with offices and accommodation in Alice Springs and Darwin, as well as dialysis units and accommodation across 20+ remote locations (NT, SA & WA) and Aged Care facilities and staff accommodation in 2 communities (NT). As noted, the properties are a range of Purple House owned and 3rd party lease arrangements.

The role is based in Alice Springs, with regular travel to remote communities as needed.

A vehicle, tools, accommodation, and travel allowance are provided for remote work.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the Purple House’s maintenance program for urban and remote buildings and assets, ensuring all are fit for purpose, maintained, and repaired appropriately.
• Ensure fleet and maintenance services are optimised through development of schedules and procedures for adherence to routine maintenance and non-routine repairs of all assets in Purple House’s Fleet and Property Portfolio.
• Ensure all owned and leased vehicles and trailers are registered, recorded, stored securely, maintained and are available to support day-to-day operations of Purple House.
• Manage the budget for all Purple House owned fleet activities, including the procurement and disposal of vehicles, in accordance with Purple House’s replacement program and plans.
• Use the data management systems provided to implement and monitor preventative maintenance, inspections, registrations, fuel management, tracking and repairs of fleet and property assets.
• Coordinate and deliver Purple House 4WD Driver Training Program, ensuring all employees receive adequate 4WD training and a clear understanding of Purple House’s Vehicle policies and procedures.
• Coordinate responses to breakdowns, break-ins and other emergencies.
• Supervise, coach and mentor the team and drive team practices to deliver quality and efficient services.
• Coordinate contractors’ work in urban and remote areas as required.
• Promote a safe work environment in accordance with legislative requirements, adhere to Work Health Safety guidelines, and report all incidents and near misses.
• Other duties as assigned, are within trained capacity and level.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Essential

• Diploma or trade certificate in fleet, building or related discipline with considerable practical experience in fleet administration, mechanical repairs, service management, plant operations or maintenance.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, with ability to interpret and apply technical and WHS conditions to fleet management and general property management.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in complex cultural settings.
• Demonstrated ability to plan program activities including accurately allocating time, budget and resources and effectively coordinate works in remote locations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop employees from a range of cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical advice and accurate and timely reports on services and activities.
• Hold or be willing to acquire training certifications including, construction industry white card, working with heights, tag and test certificate and other relevant tickets.
• Current C class Drivers Licence.
• Current NT Working with Children Check.

Highly Desirable

• Heavy Vehicle Licence (MR class or higher or willing to obtain)
• 4WD/off road driving experience.
• Experience in managing risk identification, remediation, and reporting processes related to property / asset management including prioritising emergency response to infrastructure or safety issues.
• Experience in training staff in 4WD driving (or wiliness to obtain a relevant certification)

What We Offer

• Attractive salary with 12% super plus generous salary packaging options
• 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• 3-month fixed term contract
• Supportive and values-driven organisation
• Interstate and remote travel opportunities
• Competitive salary under the WDNWPT Aboriginal Corporation EA – Admin Level 6 classification

How to apply

If you think you’re a great fit for this role, please tell us why by submitting a one-page cover letter and resume.

We encourage you to explore our website, Facebook and Instagram to see how we roll. For general enquiries about the position, or a for a copy of the position description, please reach out to the People team at people@purplehouse.org.au

No Agencies Please

Applications close on 06 December 2026.

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.