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Operations Manager

Sydney, NSW

Posted

Full Time

200k/year - 240k/year

Operations Manager – NSW

Lead a critical long-term industrial services contract at a major NSW power generation site. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced Operations Manager with a strong background in heavy industrial maintenance and contractor management. You'll be responsible for driving operational performance, building exceptional client relationships and positioning the business for ongoing contract success.

Location - Mt. Piper

About the Company

Our client is a leading provider of essential asset and infrastructure services, delivering maintenance and operational solutions across the power, utilities, transport, telecommunications and industrial sectors. With a strong reputation for safety, technical capability and long-term client partnerships, they are seeking a respected Operations Manager to lead a flagship NSW operation and play a key role in securing the next phase of the contract.

Requirements

  • Proven leadership experience managing large industrial maintenance or facilities management operations within power generation, mining or heavy industry.

  • Strong background across mechanical and electrical maintenance, industrial cleaning and heavy civil operations.

  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted client relationships, lead high-performing teams and consistently deliver operational and commercial outcomes.

  • Sound understanding of safety leadership, contract management, workforce planning and continuous improvement within complex operational environments.

  • Willingness to work on site near Mt Piper, with a Monday to Friday drive-in/drive-out arrangement from Sydney or surrounding regions.


What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead a flagship operation with significant long-term strategic importance.

  • Play a key role in the upcoming contract renewal and future growth of the business.

  • Lead experienced multidisciplinary teams across a diverse industrial services portfolio.

  • Remuneration up to $240,000.

  • Monday to Friday drive-in/drive-out roster from Sydney, with travel arrangements supported.

Tom Millington

0485 903 993

tom@people8.com.au

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