Operations Manager

Slattery Auctions; Hexham; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 170.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Slattery Grays Auctions in Hexham, NSW, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end site operations for industrial assets. You will manage auctions, yard operations, logistics, and client relationships, balancing efficiency with safety and compliance.

Lead a team, drive asset value, develop remarketing strategies, and maintain strong vendor and buyer engagement while ensuring we meet KPIs and industry standards. This role is permanent and full-time based in Hexham.

Qualificações

• Senior operations leader with experience in auctions or logistics.
• Proven people leadership and calm, confident approach.
• Strong knowledge of trucks, plant and industrial equipment.
• Solid negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Highly organised and deadline-focused.
• Proficient with MS Office and CRM systems.
• Commitment to WHS and continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver auctions: Plan and run all scheduled industrial and general equipment auctions, online and onsite.
• Lead the yard: Direct the yard team to meet deadlines and KPIs.
• Maximise results: Develop remarketing strategies and coordinate with Marketing.
• Own client relationships: Manage clients and vendors end to end.
• Value assets: Support auction estimates and valuations.
• Coordinate logistics: Organise transport contractors.
• Drive buyer engagement: Foster bidding and negotiate outcomes.
• Champion safety: Lead WHS meetings and compliance.

Conhecimentos

People leadership

Operations management

Trucks & heavy equipment

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

MS Office

CRM systems

WHS

Ferramentas

CRM software

MS Office suite

Descrição da vaga

Ready to run the show across plant, machinery and industrial assets?

This is a senior, hands-on role for an operations leader who knows their way around trucks and heavy equipment and who enjoys the commercial side of getting the best result for every asset.

About Us

Slattery Grays Auctions is Australia’s largest national family-owned auction company, and a leading auction and valuation practice. From more than 14 sites across the country, we specialise in asset advisory and disposal across automotive, road transport, earthmoving, mining, marine and aviation. Our clients trust us for our specialist expertise, our transparency and our integrity. Behind every result is our team, and we make sure our people feel supported to do their best work.

About the Role

As an Operations Manager, you’ll lead the site’s operations from end to end. That covers how assets are received, presented, marketed and sold, and how they get to the right buyer for the best possible outcome.

You’ll own operational performance across auctions, logistics, client relationships, safety and compliance. You’ll also lead the team that makes it all happen. The role suits someone who balances efficiency, risk and commercial results with a steady, people-first leadership style.

This is a permanent, full-time role based in Hexham, NSW.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver auctions: Plan and run all scheduled industrial and general equipment auctions, online and onsite. You’ll work closely with Sales and Administration from the moment equipment comes in through to auction day.
• Lead the yard: Lead and direct the yard team and its reporting so that deadlines and KPIs are met consistently.
• Maximise results: Develop remarketing strategies to get the best return on every asset, and partner with Marketing on targeted advertising campaigns.
• Own client relationships: Manage clients and vendors end to end, including proposals, agency agreements, reserves and regular reporting.
• Value assets: Support auction estimates and valuations, including off-site where needed.
• Coordinate logistics: Organise transport contractors to collect assets on behalf of clients, vendors and our collection teams.
• Drive buyer engagement: Build competitive bidding and negotiate outcomes between buyers and vendors.
• Champion safety: Lead operational and safety meetings, build a proactive WHS culture, and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policy.

About You

• Proven people leadership with a calm, confident approach and sound judgement
• Operations management experience, ideally in auctions, industrial or logistics
• Solid knowledge of trucks, plant and industrial equipment
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with internal teams, clients and vendors
• Highly organised and deadline-focused
• Confident with MS Office and CRM systems
• A strong commitment to WHS and continuous improvement

What’s In It for You

• Development opportunities and coaching support
• A fully stocked kitchen and weekly team Friday lunches
• Free onsite parking
• A $40 monthly staff voucher
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice into super

Questions? Contact Margarita De Castro in our People & Culture team at P&*@slatterygrays.com.au.

Come as you are. Slattery Grays is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders and sexual orientations, people with disability, veterans, and people from all cultures and faiths. A team with different perspectives and skills makes our work better.