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Operations Manager - Hard FM

Compass Group
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Construction Management

Operations Manager

  • Lead a high‑profile, multi‑site Facilities Management contract
  • Influence safety culture, commercial outcomes, and client satisfaction
  • Senior role with full operational, commercial, and safety accountability

 

THE POSITION

  • Provide end‑to‑end operational leadership of a large Hard FM contract across 5+ sites
  • Ensure contract compliance with WHS, environmental, quality, and mining requirements
  • Lead and manage Maintenance Managers, Minor Works, subcontractors, and support teams
  • Own contract KPIs, asset management, performance reporting, and audits
  • Manage budgets, planned and reactive maintenance expenditure, and commercial outcomes
  • Act as the senior operational interface with Anglo American stakeholders
  • Drive client satisfaction, contract retention, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Promote and embed a strong safety culture across all sites

 

THE PERSON

  • Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in Operations, Facilities, Contract, or Asset Management
  • Proven success managing multi‑site Hard FM operations, ideally in mining or heavy industry
  • Strong leadership capability with experience managing large, diverse teams
  • In‑depth understanding of WHS, environmental, and legislative compliance
  • High commercial acumen with proven budget and KPI management skills
  • Confident communicator with strong client and stakeholder management experience
  • Ability to identify improvement, innovation, and contract growth opportunities
  • Relevant qualifications in business, engineering, or contract management (desirable)

 

THE BENEFITS

  • Senior leadership role in National Company
  • Competitive salary package with performance incentives
  • High level of autonomy and strategic influence
  • Strong organisational systems, support, and career pathways
  • Long‑term contract stability
  • Safety‑first culture with genuine leadership commitment

 

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