Operations Manager

Private Advertiser; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Super

Phone

Laptop

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Somerton, Victoria, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations across regional contracts and drive performance. This full-time role includes strategy delivery, safety, and customer-focused service, with on-site parking.

You will manage a team, align with KPIs, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining policy compliance and strong operational culture.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in transport, logistics, or mobile services.
• HR License or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong KPI focus with results orientation.
• Proven decision-making and time-management skills.
• Collaborative, approachable leadership style.
• Willingness to learn internal systems and tech.
• Degree in Logistics, Engineering, Accounting or Business is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations across regional contracts.
• Lead and develop the team to boost performance.
• Deliver on strategic and financial objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Promote safety and customer service culture.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Be available 8am–5pm with flexibility if needed.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

KPI management

Customer focus

Time management

Decision making

Education

HR License

Degree in Logistics

Job description

Attractive Pay + Super | Great Company Benefits!

Operations Manager | Full Time | Permanent | Somerton | Onsite Parking

Salary + Tools of the Trade | Essential Services Industry

A well-established, national transport company seeking a driven Operations Manager to join an experienced leadership team in Somerton. This full-time, permanent role offers stability, development opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact.

About the Role

This leadership position will see you manage day-to-day operations across key contracts in the region.

You’ll be responsible for delivering the strategy, driving improvement initiatives, maintaining safety and compliance standards, and fostering a customer-focused culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage operational functions
• Lead and develop the team with a focus on performance and engagement
• Deliver on strategic and financial objectives
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Promote a strong safety and customer service culture
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and external regulations
• Availability to work 8am to 5pm (with flexibility to work outside these hours when required)

About You

We are looking for an energetic and proactive leader with experience managing people and operations in transport, logistics, or mobile service industries.

To succeed, you’ll need:

• Experience in a similar leadership role
• Hold or be willing to attain a HR License
• Strong focus on KPIs, customer satisfaction, and results
• Well-developed decision‑making and time-management skills
• A collaborative, approachable leadership style
• Willingness to learn internal systems and technologies
• High standards of integrity, initiative, and accountability
• Degree qualified in Logistics, Engineering, Accounting or Business highly regarded
• Salary + Super + phone + laptop
• Stable, international employer in an essential services industry
• Career development, leadership growth, and structured training
• Local depot with on‑site parking

About the Company

This is a private advertisement for an Australian-owned business.

Further information will be provided to applicants selected for an initial interview.