Operations Manager

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD's RoadTek Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a high-performing unit and drive delivery of road and transport infrastructure across Queensland.

You will provide strategic leadership, oversee large programs, develop talent, and champion safety, governance and customer-focused outcomes. Join RoadTek to influence major infrastructure outcomes and help shape Queensland's transport network.

Qualifications

• Experience leading major road and civil infrastructure programs.
• Ability to develop and empower high-performing teams.
• Strong governance, safety and environmental stewardship.
• Willingness to travel across the unit and state.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major road and civil infrastructure programs.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight.
• Develop and empower high-performing teams.
• Foster safety and performance culture.
• Build stakeholder relationships and represent RoadTek.
• Utilise program and project management to manage risks.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Team development

Risk management

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Sunshine Coast QLD

Lead. Deliver. Make a Lasting Impact Across Queensland.

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering major civil infrastructure programs? RoadTek is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a high performing Sunshine Coast Operations Unit and drive the successful delivery of road and transport infrastructure projects that connect communities across Queensland.

At RoadTek, you'll join a respected commercial business within the Department of Transport and Main Roads, where collaboration, accountability and excellence underpin everything we do.
If you're ready to influence major infrastructure outcomes, develop future leaders and help shape Queensland's transport network, we'd love to hear from you.

As the Operations Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of a significant roads and civil infrastructure program, ensuring the effective delivery of projects, operational excellence, and sustainable business outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the delivery of major road and civil infrastructure programs, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with customer, business, and Transport and Main Roads objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, driving business performance, resource management, continuous improvement, and alignment with RoadTek's strategic goals.
• Develop and empower high-performing teams through workforce planning, recruitment, mentoring, performance management, and professional development initiatives.
• Foster a strong safety and performance culture, championing workplace safety, environmental stewardship, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the Operations Unit.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, representing RoadTek, influencing strategic planning, and working closely with customers, partners, suppliers, and leadership teams to achieve successful business outcomes.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• TMR has a Drug and Alcohol Policy which applies to all Employees, Workers and Visitors to TMR workplaces. This may include random, post incident and reasonable suspicion testing during employment to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent.
• A reasonable amount of travel consistent with industry standards will be required throughout the operational unit and/or the State. You will be entitled to expenses and allowances for such travel.

Requirements of the role

• Utilises program management and project management principles including resource allocation and budgetary control to manage risks for the business.
• Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customerfocused outcomes. Strengthens partnerships by providing proactive advice and supports others to share relevant information in a tactful and articulate manner.
• Proactively steers team collaborations across boundaries to achieve joint delivery of program outcomes.
• Recognises the unique talents and aspirations of the workforce and enhances capability through targeted development activities. Facilitates opportunities for learning and stretch assignments across programs to build unit capability and agility in the organisation. Enhances program capacity by coaching others, encouraging critical reflection and discovery of self-led solutions.
• Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence, and transparency. Role models persistence through program setbacks, drives ownership and empowers others to independently manage and report on their project/program responsibilities. Uses feedback mechanisms to stay in touch with program progress and directs energy and time towards matters of priority.
• Maintains a high standard of practice through governance and risk management and ensures legislative and regulatory frameworks are applied effectively.

If you're ready to influence major infrastructure outcomes, develop future leaders and help shape Queensland's transport network, we'd love to hear from you.

Join RoadTek and help deliver the infrastructure that keeps Queensland moving.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.