Campus Operations Lead

North Metropolitan TAFE; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional two weeks leave per year

Job summary

North Metropolitan TAFE is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead campus operations across its diverse Western Australian campuses. The role focuses on coordinating day-to-day facilities, asset and service contracts, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements.

An emphasis on stakeholder engagement and delivering high-quality services is central to the position.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, asset and operational management.
• Ability to manage maintenance and service contracts.
• Oversee campus facilities and infrastructure.
• Lead operational teams and ensure safety compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations across NMTAFE campuses.
• Manage maintenance and service contracts for campuses.
• Oversee facilities and infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Lead operations teams and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Deliver safe, efficient and customer-focused campus services.

Skills

Facilities management

Asset management

Operations management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

Help shape safe, efficient and welcoming learning environments by leading campus operations across North Metropolitan TAFE's diverse campuses in this permanent full-time opportunity!

About You

We are currently seeking candidates with experience and expertise in facilities, asset and operational management to coordinate the day‑to‑day operations of our campuses. You will have the ability to manage maintenance and service contracts, oversee campus facilities and infrastructure, lead operational teams, and ensure compliance with relevant legislative and safety requirements. Strong communication, problem‑solving and stakeholder engagement skills will enable you to work effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders while delivering safe, efficient and customer‑focused services across our campuses. There is an option to accrue an additional two weeks leave each year on top of your standard four weeks annual leave.

Suitability Requirements

• Have relevant skills and experience to meet the selection criteria and role requirements as outlined in the attached JDF.

Eligibility Requirements and Other Conditions

• Possess current and valid Australian working rights (e.g. Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or an appropriate working visa). Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Hold, or have the ability to obtain:
  • Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

About the College

At North Metropolitan TAFE (NMTAFE), you will join an organisation that changes lives through education and skills. As one of Western Australia's leading vocational education and training providers, we deliver industry‑relevant training across 10 campuses, offering more than 400 courses in 48 industry areas. In partnership with industry, government and community, we help people build rewarding careers and develop the skilled workforce that shapes Western Australia's future. We value talented, passionate people and are committed to a workplace where everyone belongs.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and people of all ages and experiences. Together, our diverse perspectives help us achieve better outcomes for our students, industry and community.

Applications close Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).

Colin Guest, Operations Manager Facilities, would also be happy to chat with you on 0476 377 132 or [e-mail]. Also talk with them about how we can make adjustments to support you to participate fully in recruitment.

Advertised Reference Number: NMG144.26S