Infrastructure Operations Lead – Roads & Surfacing Programs

First Nations Jobs; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade Vehicle

Health insurance discounts

Wellness benefits and EAP

Job summary

Downer seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead surfacing works on the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program in Queensland. You will drive operational performance, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement to deliver safety upgrades on time and within budget across multiple projects.

Based in Queensland's senior leadership, you will mentor large teams, optimise plant and subcontractor use, manage budgets, and foster a strong Health & Safety culture while pursuing business growth

Qualifications

• Experience as Operations Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience in roads, transport infrastructure or surfacing operations preferred.
• Strong commercial and financial management capability.
• Experience leading large operational teams across geographically dispersed projects.
• Proven ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience managing project delivery, resource planning and operational performance.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to business improvement and growth opportunities.
• Sound understanding of safety, quality, environmental and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leading operational delivery across multiple infrastructure projects and maintenance activities.
• Supporting mobilisation and optimisation of plant, people, subcontractors and key resources.
• Managing financial performance, budgets, forecasting and cost control initiatives.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities across operations.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors and industry stakeholders.
• Developing, mentoring and leading high-performing operational teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.
• Supporting business growth strategies and helping secure future work opportunities.
• Driving a strong Health & Safety culture and ensuring compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Skills

Operational leadership

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Downer seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead surfacing works on the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program in Queensland. You will drive operational performance, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement to deliver safety upgrades on time and within budget across multiple projects.

Based in Queensland's senior leadership, you will mentor large teams, optimise plant and subcontractor use, manage budgets, and foster a strong Health & Safety culture while pursuing business growth