Operations Manager

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

• Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.
  
• Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.
  
• Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, Black Dog Institute in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.
  
• Do we offer a ‘competitive’ salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

What’s on offer?

Fulton Hogan is proud to have been awarded the Victorian Road Maintenance Contract with the Department of Transport and Planning, starting 1 July 2026.

This means we will be on the ground delivering critical road construction, maintenance and resurfacing works throughout the Loddon Mallee Region, including:

• Working on planned maintenance programs designed for long-term performance
• Rebuilding and rehabilitating major road sections
• Delivering high-quality resurfacing works across priority networks
• Responding to urgent repairs to keep roads operational

As a result, Fulton Hogan is seeking an experienced Operations Manager based in Kyneton or Bendigo to provide end‑to‑end leadership of the VRMC contract for the Department of Transport and Planning. This role is responsible for the strategic and operational management of works delivered by internal maintenance teams and subcontractors, ensuring high performance, strong safety outcomes, and the consistent delivery of services that meet client and community expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management of the VRMC contract to achieve agreed business objectives and profitability, in line with organisational policies and procedures
• Oversee direct and indirect reports, coordinating day to day operational activities across the contract
• Prepare business plans and annual budgets, and monitor financial performance against targets
• Be accountable for service quality by directing staff, monitoring procedures and implementing corrective actions where required
• Foster a strong health and safety culture by leading incident investigations, reviewing safety indicators and ensuring compliance with site rules, audits and company procedures
• Oversee resources, environmental processes and legislative compliance to meet company and regulatory standards
• Communicate professionally and effectively with internal business units, external service providers and key stakeholders
• Ensure accurate and compliant maintenance of statutory and organisational records

About You

• Demonstrated experience in the successful management of complex civil infrastructure projects
• Proven capability to work collaboratively with clients across a range of contract and commercial models
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills
• You align with Fulton Hogan’s REAL values of Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude & Leadership and actively promote our Living Safely culture

You will hold a Bachelor of Civil Engineering with a minimum 10 years’ relevant industry experience.

The pre-employment process will involve a police check and a medical check including drug and alcohol screening.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly value both gender and cultural diversity in our company.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone. If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position. If you’re not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that’s okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.

For 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia and New Zealand.