How to become a Fleet Manager

Organises and controls the buying, selling and leasing of vehicles for rental agencies, logistics and delivery companies, public transport providers, corporate fleets, construction companies and government agencies.

Main tasks

• Determines vehicle requirements
• Sources and negotiates the purchase or lease of vehicles
• Coordinates the sale or disposal of vehicles
• Manages a fleet of vehicles, ensuring they are properly maintained and serviced
• Monitors and controls vehicle usage and costs
• Provides advice and guidance to rental agencies and leasing companies on vehicle selection and acquisition
• Manages and maintains records related to vehicle transactions
• Conducts market research to identify trends in the vehicle rental and leasing industry

Ways in

• TAFE and VET: Diploma of Bus and Coach Operations (TLI50716); Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420); Certificate III in Automotive Administration (AUR30116); Certificate IV in Automotive Management (AUR40116); Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB40520); Diploma of Automotive Management (AUR50116)
• Licence or registration: Registration or licensing may be required.

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $137,904 a year
• About 20,000 people work in this job group now, and about 22,500 are projected by 2035. (+12.2%)
• AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

Related jobs

• Railway Station Manager
• Transport Company Manager
• Call or Contact Centre Manager
• Customer Service Manager
• Event Manager
• Facilities Manager

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Questions people ask

How do I become a Fleet Manager?

Ways in include: Diploma of Bus and Coach Operations; Diploma of Leadership and Management.

How much does a Fleet Manager earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $137,904 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is a Fleet Manager a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 12% by 2035, from about 20,000 to about 22,500 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Fleet Manager?

Usually not. Only 17% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Diploma of Bus and Coach Operations; Diploma of Leadership and Management.

Will AI change the work of a Fleet Manager?

AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04