Operations Coordinator

Freo Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts

Health & wellbeing

Loyalty bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

Freo Group is seeking an organised Operations Coordinator to support Newman operations, combining office planning with onsite coordination of crane and lifting services. You’ll work closely with the Superintendent, Supervisors and ops teams to ensure safe, efficient and profitable delivery of services.

In a fast-paced mining/offshore environment, you’ll manage labour, mobilisation, travel, site access and compliance, with a 2:1 roster and opportunities to develop within Marmon’s global network.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations coordination, mobilisation and administration.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in mining, maintenance, industrial services, cranes, logistics or construction preferred.
• Experience with payroll, invoicing or procurement highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating labour, equipment and operational resources.
• Supporting workforce planning and scheduling.
• Managing employee mobilisation, travel and site access.
• Maintaining training, competency and compliance records.
• Coordinating shutdown and project requirements.
• Preparing customer invoices and supporting month-end billing.
• Processing payroll information and operational documentation.
• Liaising with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting reporting, procurement and branch administration.
• Assisting the operational team to deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Operations coordination

Mobilisation

Workforce planning

Administration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Communication

MS Office

Solutions-focused

Mining/industrial experience

Payroll/Invoicing/Procurement

Tools

Payroll software

Invoicing software

Procurement systems

Job description

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Operations Co-Ordinator – Join Us in Lifting the Weight Off Your Shoulders. Safely.

At Freo Group, our people make the difference. We are committed to working safely, supporting our communities, and delivering quality outcomes for our clients. Backed by Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, we combine the strength of a global organisation with the agility of a locally focused business.

We support Tier 1 customers across the Mining, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure and Renewables sectors. With operations across Australia, Freo Group provides the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to some of the nation’s most significant projects.

What we’re looking for:

Freo Group is seeking an organised, proactive and customer focused Operations Coordinator to support our Newman operations.

This is a unique opportunity to combine office-based operational planning with onsite coordination, working closely with our Superintendent, Supervisors and operational teams to ensure the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of crane and lifting services.

Working a 2:1 off roster, you'll become an integral part of both our operational and leadership teams.

What you’ll bring to the team:

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoys solving problems before they become issues.

• Experience in operations coordination, mobilisation, workforce planning and administration
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• A pro-active, solutions-focused approach
• Experience within mining, maintenance, industrial services, cranes, logistics or construction (highly regarded)
• Experience with mobilisation systems, payroll, invoicing or procurement will be highly regarded.

What you’ll be doing:

No two days are the same. You'll be responsible for coordinating people, mobilisation, compliance, customer requirements and operational administration to keep our business running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating labour, equipment and operational resources
• Supporting workforce planning and scheduling
• Managing employee mobilisation, travel and site access
• Maintaining training, competency and compliance records
• Coordinating shutdown and project requirements
• Preparing customer invoices and supporting month-end billing
• Processing payroll information and operational documentation
• Liaising with customers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting reporting, procurement and branch administration
• Assisting the operational team to deliver exceptional customer service

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

At Freo, we believe inDoing Things That Matter, Leading at Every Level and Winning a Better Way. Here’s what that means for you:

• Support & Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career within Freo Group, or grow across Marmon’s global network of 120+ companies.
• Meaningful Work: Your work contributes to supporting some of Australia’s largest mining, infrastructure and industrial projects.
• Great Team Culture: A supportive workplace where teamwork matters, wins are celebrated, and people look out for each other.
• Stability & Opportunity: Backed by Berkshire Hathaway, Freo Group offers long-term stability with the opportunity to grow within a global organisation.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits, including:
• Employee perks and discounts (travel, retail, health & wellbeing)
• Loyalty bonus for long-term commitment
• Referral bonus for successful employee referrals
• Performance and development reviews to support your career growth

Our Commitment to Safety and Inclusion

Safety is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to maintaining a safe workplace where everyone looks out for each other.

Freo Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity within our workforce. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women in non-traditional roles, and people from culturally diverse communities.