At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Defence operations and manage diverse teams in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading national provider of integrated support services.
- Benefits: Senior leadership role, ongoing training, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a complex, multi-service setting with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while advancing your leadership career in a supportive culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Lead critical Defence operations while advancing your leadership career.
Your new company
Hays is partnering with a leading national provider of integrated support services to recruit an experienced Site Manager for a major Defence environment in Townsville. Operating within a complex, multi-service setting, our client is recognised for delivering essential services that support critical operations across Australia.
Your new role
As Site Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of a large and diverse site, overseeing services including hospitality, accommodation, cleaning, transport and facilities management. As the senior on-site leader, you will be responsible for driving operational performance, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing multidisciplinary operational teams
- Managing service delivery across multiple streams
- Building strong relationships with key client stakeholders
- Monitoring budgets, reporting and performance against KPIs
- Driving safety, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensuring adherence to site security protocols and regulatory requirements
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will be an accomplished operational leader with experience managing complex service-based environments. You will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in operations, site, facilities or hospitality management
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead diverse teams
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities
- Sound commercial and financial acumen, including budget management experience
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Experience within Defence, mining, resources, remote operations or large-scale service environments will be highly regarded
- Australian Citizenship
- The ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearances and police checks
What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to lead a significant operation within a well-established organisation that values safety, accountability and service excellence. In return, you will receive:
- A senior leadership opportunity at a strategically important site
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training
- Long-term career progression opportunities within a national organisation
- A collaborative and supportive workplace culture
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on operational performance and service delivery
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Stacey Fear now on 07 4417 1139. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Site Manager employer: Job Q
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