Head of Remote Mining Operations (FIFO)

Compass Group Australia; South Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO travel

Meals provided

Laundered uniforms

Private accommodation

Company benefits

Health & wellbeing plan

Job summary

Compass Group Australia seeks a seasoned Senior Operations Manager to lead a large, multi-site remote mining village portfolio in South Australia. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across catering, accommodation, cleaning, retail and support services to deliver safe, sustainable performance.

The role is FIFO with a 5/2 or 4/3 roster, offering exposure to complex remote operations and high-stakes stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of leadership across large multi-site operations.
• Experience managing 2,000+ staff in complex environments.
• Strong safety, compliance and risk management mindset.
• Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed teams and logistics.
• Experience managing large budgets and cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site operations to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality services across catering, accommodation, cleaning, retail and support.
• Stabilise performance and uplift leadership capability across multiple villages.
• Drive performance improvements in kitchen, laundry, staff accommodation and services.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships with regular performance reviews.
• Champion safety leadership, audits and incident management.
• Develop and coach Department Managers and Frontline Leaders.
• Strengthen culture, engagement and workforce stability.
• Deliver strong commercial outcomes across labour, cost controls and retail.
• Oversee workforce planning, scheduling, mobilisation and projects.

Skills

Leadership experience

Remote/mining exposure

Safety & compliance

Budget & cost management

Stakeholder management

Education

Facilities Management

Large Hospitality Sites

Job description

Compass Group Australia seeks a seasoned Senior Operations Manager to lead a large, multi-site remote mining village portfolio in South Australia. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across catering, accommodation, cleaning, retail and support services to deliver safe, sustainable performance.

The role is FIFO with a 5/2 or 4/3 roster, offering exposure to complex remote operations and high-stakes stakeholder engagement.