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Operations Manager - SA Water

Adelaide, SA

Posted

Full Time

160k/year - 175.5k/year

Lead a critical water infrastructure contract with full operational and commercial accountability. Drive safety, performance, and service delivery across a high-volume, 24/7 program of works. Step into a senior leadership role with real influence across a nationally recognised organisation.

About the Company
This leading infrastructure services provider delivers essential network asset solutions across power, water, gas, telecommunications, and transport sectors. With a strong reputation for being technology-agnostic and outcome focused, the business partners closely with clients to deliver reliable, efficient, and safe services across complex operational environments.

Requirements
• Proven experience managing large-scale utilities or infrastructure operations in a 24/7 environment
• Strong leadership capability with ability to influence across executive and frontline levels
• Demonstrated success delivering financial, safety, and service-level KPIs
• In-depth understanding of HSEQ systems, regulatory compliance, and risk frameworks
• Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiencies

What’s on Offer
• Senior leadership role with national scope and strategic influence
• Direct accountability for operational and commercial performance
• Opportunity to lead a high-volume essential services contract
• Collaborative executive environment with strong internal support
• Long-term career growth within a stable infrastructure services business

Ritu Shripad

0468 175 360

ritu.shripad@people8.com.au

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