Manager Operations

Halcyon Knights Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

Temporary casual contract until 30 Jun

Parramatta location + Hybrid working

Full-time hours Mon-Fri

Job summary

Halcyon Knights Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Manager to lead Policy, Procurement and Operations within a NSW Government context. The role oversees day-to-day operations, procurement governance, contract management and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will drive performance, manage stakeholders and oversee risk, WHS and audits, with a focus on continuous improvement and service delivery outcomes. Parramatta-based with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management within NSW Government or similar regulated environment.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of NSW Procurement Policy Framework and procurement governance requirements.
• Experience managing contracts, suppliers and service providers.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing policies, procedures and operational frameworks.
• Knowledge of risk, compliance, audit and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and business administration functions.
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure compliance with NSW Procurement Policy Framework, probity requirements and internal policies.
• Manage contracts and service providers, including oversight of Ground Maintenance and Bushfire Risk Mitigation Contract.
• Support governance, risk, WHS and compliance activities across the business.
• Monitor operational performance, reporting, KPIs and service delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate audits, inspections and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers.

Skills

Operations management

Procurement governance

Contract management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

WHS compliance

Job description

Manager - Policy, Procurement and Operations

About the client:

Our client is a large NSW Government agency seeking an experienced Manager - Policy, Procurement and Operations to join their busy team. This is an excellent opportunity to lead operational service delivery, procurement governance, contract management, and compliance functions within a complex and fast-paced environment.

About the role:

• Lead the day-to-day operations and business administration functions
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure compliance with the NSW Procurement Policy Framework, probity requirements and internal policies.
• Manage contracts and service providers, including oversight of the Ground Maintenance and Bushfire Risk Mitigation Contract.
• Support governance, risk, WHS and compliance activities across the business.
• Monitor operational performance, reporting, KPIs and service delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate audits, inspections and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers.

About You:

• You will have proven experience in operations management within NSW Government or a similarly regulated environment.
• You will have demonstrated people leadership experience.
• You will have strong knowledge of NSW Procurement Policy Framework, and procurement governance requirements.
• You will have experience managing contracts, suppliers and service providers.
• You will have strong project management, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
• You will have experience developing policies, procedures and operational frameworks.
• You will have knowledge of risk, compliance, audit and WHS requirements.

Benefits:

• ASAP start
• Temporary casual contract until 30 June 2027, with the potential for extension
• Full time hours Monday to Friday
• Parramatta location + Hybrid working from home arrangements
• $70-$90 per hour + super

Please note the successful candidate must be willing to complete a National Police Check and hold full working rights within Australia.