Coordinator Operations

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Coordinator Operations to lead and support service delivery across metal fabrication, signage, stores and depot operations within Facilities and Fleet. You will drive performance, manage budgets and contractors, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve outcomes.

This role emphasizes safety, accountability and continuous improvement, with the chance to influence a diverse portfolio and make a tangible impact across our community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams across trades, stores or a related service environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, support and develop high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated contractor, stakeholder, budget and resource management capability.
• A focus on delivering high-quality customer outcomes.
• Sound understanding of workplace safety, compliance and operational best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support service delivery across metal fabrication, signage, stores, and depot operations.
• Drive operational performance, manage contractors, budgets and resources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Council to improve service delivery while promoting safety and accountability.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality service delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Contractor management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Customer service focus

Job description

Lead the services that keep our community moving

Join our Facilities and Fleet team and help deliver the operational services that support Council and our community. Working across a diverse portfolio, you’ll help ensure the assets, facilities and services our organisation relies on are safe, reliable and ready to meet operational and community needs.

As Coordinator Operations, you’ll lead and support service delivery across metal fabrication, signage, stores, and depot operations, along with broader Facilities and Fleet responsibilities. You’ll drive operational performance, manage contractors, budgets and resources, and work with stakeholders across Council to improve service delivery while fostering a strong culture of safety, accountability, customer service and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring

• Experience leading operational teams across trades, stores or a related service environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, support and develop high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated contractor, stakeholder, budget and resource management capability.
• A focus on delivering high-quality customer outcomes.
• Sound understanding of workplace safety, compliance and operational best practice.
• A practical, customer-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and quality service delivery

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact across a diverse operational portfolio that directly supports our employees, customers and community. You'll have the autonomy to lead, influence positive change, and help shape the future of our Facilities and Fleet services.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
• Package: $111,776 - $124,574 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Permanent full-time.Working 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off).
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Phil Ryan, Acting Senior Manager Facilities & Fleet [e-mail] for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner [e-mail] can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

About Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we’re home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.

Watch the video to hear from our people about the wide range of projects we’re delivering for our community.

It’s a great time to join our team and do work that matters.

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