Operations Manager – Western Australia

AWCON Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AWCON Pty Ltd is expanding its Western Australian operations and seeking a senior leader to manage the WA region. You will oversee major civil, construction and mining projects for Tier 1 clients, and build a high-performing team with the backing of head office.

You will report to the COO, drive safety culture, manage budgets and schedules, and grow AWCON’s presence in the WA market through strong client relationships and strategic bids.

Qualifications

• Senior operations leader with a proven track record delivering WA civil, construction or mining projects.
• Minimum 4 years post-trade experience in a related industry.
• Experience leading projects and teams for Tier 1 clients.
• Experience managing operational systems, reporting and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead WA operations and regional systems, reporting and budget.
• Deliver for Tier 1 clients, ensuring safety, schedule and budget goals.
• Build and lead the WA team by mobilising supervisors, trades and project managers.
• Drive safety performance as the on-site safety leader.
• Grow AWCON’s WA presence through client relationships and bid strategy.
• Aim for repeat business by delivering high-value project outcomes.

Education

Certificate IV in Project Management

Job description

Twenty years of delivery nationally. Now expanding our WA operations.

Due to continued business growth and a large pipeline projects, AWCON has created a new senior leadership role, to manage our Western Australian operations.

You’ll lead the delivery of major civil, construction and mining projects for Tier 1 clients, build and lead a high-performing team, and help grow AWCON’s presence in the WA market. You’ll report directly to the COO and have the full backing of our national business.

About AWCON

550+ projects completed, typically worth $10M–$100M each.

Every underground crusher built in Australia in the last 20 years.

Zero lost time injury frequency rate, a safety record clients notice.

400+ people, working on projects across Australia

A large pipeline of opportunities with Tier 1 miners and asset owners, supported by Head Office tendering, estimating, contracts and project controls teams.

What you’ll do

Lead WA operations. You’ll manage the region’s systems, reporting and budget, and keep operations running efficiently as the business grows.

Deliver for Tier 1 clients. You’ll lead project teams to deliver safely, on time and on budget across WA, SA and the NT, with full accountability for cost, schedule, quality and safety outcomes.

Build and lead the team. You’ll use your WA workforce network to mobilise supervisors, trades and project managers quickly, and build a strong team with a safety-first culture.

Drive safety performance. You’ll be the visible safety leader on site and across the region, protecting the record that sets AWCON apart.

Grow the business. You’ll strengthen relationships with WA miners, asset owners and Tier 1s, working alongside the COO and Head Office on bid strategy, pricing and contract negotiations.

Earn repeat work. You’ll build long‑term client partnerships through delivery that clients want to come back for.

Who you are

You’re a senior operations leader with a strong record of delivering projects in WA civil, construction or mining, and you’re well connected in the market. You’ll bring:

Experience in a senior project management role, plus at least 4 years’ post‑trade experience in a related industry.

A proven record of leading projects and teams to deliver safely, on time, and on budget for Tier 1 clients.

Experience managing operational systems, reporting and budgets.

Visible safety leadership, and the ability to build and inspire teams.

Access to a WA workforce network for supervisors, trades and project management.

Solid WA market knowledge, including the major players, the project pipeline and the competitors.

Strong relationships across WA clients, head contractors and suppliers, and experience contributing to tenders, pricing and contract negotiation.

A Certificate IV in Project Management (or equivalent).

Willingness to travel across regional WA, SA and the NT.

Step into a newly created leadership role in a business with strong momentum and a large pipeline of work.

Report directly to the COO and have real influence on strategy.

Join a growing, Australian‑owned business that backs its people with ownership and career progression.

Receive a competitive package, plus recognition and reward programs and wellbeing support.

Have approved travel coordinated and paid for by AWCON.

Ready to join a rapidly growing business?