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A Fleet Controller manages the daily running of a fleet of vehicles. You might organise timetables or schedules and make sure vehicles are ready when required. Fleet Controllers organise a team of drivers and ensure vehicles are properly serviced and maintained. The vehicles in your fleet might be used for transporting freight or passengers or for a range of other purposes.
Fleet Controllers should have strong organisational skills and be able to manage various administrative tasks. It’s important that you can prioritise your tasks and manage your time well. You’ll need to be a good communicator and have excellent problem solving abilities. Customer service skills are important and you’ll need to be good at multitasking.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Fleet Controller.
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The Diploma of Bus and Coach Operations (TLI50716) is for transport and logistics managers who want to specialise in buses and coaches. This advanced training course is recognised all over Australia and qualifies you for managing a bus depot or passenger coaching service. The course covers: passenger transport plans, workplace safety, chain of responsibility, customer service and complaints, budgeting, and leadership. Enquire now for training delivery options, enrolment dates, and your eligibility for student loans..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Fleet Controller generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been strong growth in employment numbers in this industry over recent years. There are currently 3,000 people employed as a Fleet Controller in Australia, compared to 2,500 five years ago. Fleet Controllers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Fleet Controller interests you, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Bus and Coach Operations. You’ll develop the skills to take on a leadership role in the bus and coach transport industry. You’ll cover a range of topics including managing a bus depot, making passenger transport plans and workplace safety.
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