Operations Manager

Dungog Shire Council; Dungog; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

Superannuation 12%

Job summary

Dungog Shire Council is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the delivery of frontline services across civil construction, open space maintenance, and quarry operations, ensuring high-quality outcomes for the community.

Reporting to the Manager Infrastructure Services, this role provides leadership across multiple teams, manages budgets, contracts, procurement and safety, governance and compliance within the Infrastructure & Assets Directorate.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in civil works or related operational service delivery functions.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety, risk management and environmental compliance.
• Financial and contract management including budgeting and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline operational services across civil construction, open space, quarry operations and weeds/biosecurity programs.
• Coordinate teams, resources and contractors to deliver safe, efficient services.
• Manage budgets, contracts and procurement in line with Council's objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and the community to ensure sustainable infrastructure delivery.

Skills

People management

Compliance

Leadership

Contract management

Education

Civil/Engineering qualification

Job description

Following a comprehensive service review, Council is implementing Phase 2 of the Infrastructure & Assets transformation, focused on strengthening middle management, clarifying accountabilities, improving coordination and ensuring our services are sustainable, well-governed and future-ready.

As part of this transformation we are seeking a capable and experiencedOperations Managerto lead the delivery of Council's frontline operational services and ensurehigh-quality outcomes for the community.

Reporting to the Manager Infrastructure Services and formingpart of the Infrastructure & Assets Directorate, this role providesleadership across a diverse range of operational areas including civilconstruction and maintenance, open space maintenance, quarry operations andweeds and biosecurity programs.

This position is responsible for coordinating teams,managing resources and ensuring that services are delivered safely, efficientlyand in line with Council's strategic objectives and community expectations. Youwill oversee operational programs for roads and drainage infrastructure, parksand sporting fields, quarry operations and environmental compliance activities,ensuring strong governance, safety and service standards across all areas.

You will also provide leadership to operational staff andcontractors, manage budgets and contracts, and work closely with internal teamsand the community to deliver sustainable and reliable infrastructure services.

If you are an experienced operational leader with strongpeople management, compliance and service delivery skills, we encourage you toapply.

Essential selection criteria include (full criteria in the Position Description below):

• Relevant qualifications in civil construction, civilengineering, operations management or a related discipline, or extensiveequivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in civil works, open space management,quarry operations or related operational service delivery functions.
• Strong knowledge of weeds and biosecurity legislation and environmentalcompliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary operational teams,contractors and resources.
• Sound understanding of quarry operations, safety systems and environmentalmanagement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety, risk management andenvironmental compliance.
• Financial and contract management capability, including budgeting,procurement and contractor supervision.

Be rewarded

This position is placed at Grade 14 of Council's salary system. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. The salary offered is from $116,114to $130,612per annum plus 12% Superannuation and a leaseback vehicle.

This role works a 19-day month with 1 rostered day off (RDO) every 4 weeks.

For further information, please contact: Brent Krogh, ManagerInfrastructure Services on 4995 7777