Operations Manager Geelong Region

Geelong - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

We currently have an opportunity for a Regional Operations Manager to join our Government and Integrated Facilities Management team and play a key role in delivering high-quality facilities services across six schools in Victorias fastest-growing communities. Reporting to the New Schools PPP Project - Contract Manager youll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

What Youll Do

This role offers a broad scope with key responsibilities including:

Lead the delivery of maintenance operations and support services across multiple school sites ensuring excellence in service and compliance.
Supervise and coordinate a diverse team including School Officers Cleaning Team Leaders and Facilities Supervisors to foster a positive and high-performing culture.
Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement through strategic planning and change management.
Manage financial performance and risk ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to budget and compliance standards.
Champion safety quality and sustainability through regular audits toolbox talks and adherence to WHS and environmental policies.

What Youll Bring

Proven experience in facilities management cleaning services or building maintenance with relevant trade or tertiary qualifications.
Strong leadership capabilities including staff training supervision and performance management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with a commitment to professional behaviours and service excellence.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with compliance and reporting systems.
Required certifications including a valid Drivers Licence Working with Children Check and Police Check.

More than anything youll bring a strong work ethic a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer

At Downer we plan create and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

Were proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity offering:

Training and development to support and diversify your career.
With 30% of vacancies filled internally youll findreal opportunities to advance your career.
: healthcare discounts great savings on retail purchases car purchases and much more.
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26000 people across Australia New Zealand and the Pacific our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives backgrounds and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Were committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages genders sexual orientations cultures abilities and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry including women Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Māori and Pasifika Peoples veterans people with disability and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly with this role wed still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit apply - potential counts and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer we support flexibility that works for your life inclusive leadership that values your voice and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process just let us know were here to help you put your best foot forward.

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DescriptionWe currently have an opportunity for a Regional Operations Manager to join our Government and Integrated Facilities Management team and play a key role in delivering high-quality facilities services across six schools in Victorias fastest-growing communities. Reporting to the New Schools ...