Client Operations Manager – Mining & Shutdowns

Warrikal; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrikal, based in Perth, Western Australia, is seeking a Client Manager to lead maintenance and shutdowns for a major iron ore client. Reporting to the General Manager - Pilbara, you will oversee planning, safety, and delivery across a large workforce to meet KPI and contractual obligations. You will hold a trade qualification or degree, lead multi-site teams, manage contract performance including P&L, build client relationships, and travel to site weekly to drive safe, efficient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale maintenance or infrastructure teams in the resources sector.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management.
• Commercial awareness and financial literacy to manage contract performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large operational workforce across multiple locations.
• Act as the primary liaison between Warrikal and client representatives.
• Take accountability for contract performance, including P&L.
• Ensure compliance with contract conditions and KPI requirements.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow Warrikal’s revenue.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure the effective implementation of Warrikal's safe systems of work.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, performance, and productivity.
• Travel to site weekly as required.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Contract performance

Education

Trade qualification or tertiary degree

Job description

Warrikal, based in Perth, Western Australia, is seeking a Client Manager to lead maintenance and shutdowns for a major iron ore client. Reporting to the General Manager - Pilbara, you will oversee planning, safety, and delivery across a large workforce to meet KPI and contractual obligations. You will hold a trade qualification or degree, lead multi-site teams, manage contract performance including P&L, build client relationships, and travel to site weekly to drive safe, efficient outcomes.