Ops Excellence Leader (Australia)

Rentokil Initial

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme

23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Healthcare

Free parking

Job summary

Rentokil Initial in Australia seeks an Operations Excellence Manager to align field execution with digital platforms, driving next-gen processes and resilient supply chains. You will report to the Operations Director - Australia and steer cross-branch initiatives to elevate performance.

You will lead data-driven decision making, deploy field technology, and mentor a high-performing team, delivering sustained growth across the region.

Qualifications

5+ years of senior operational leadership experience with direct P&L accountability.
Experience leading large, distributed or remote field-based teams.
Strategic and commercial acumen to spot industry trends and drive outcomes.
Experience managing digital platform rollouts and regulatory compliance (RTO).
Strong interpersonal skills with a coaching leadership style.

Responsibilities

Own the operational excellence strategy across Australia and Trans-Tasman operations.
Lead the deployment of field technology and migration of training systems (to U+).
Drive proactive workforce planning, resource productivity and cost optimization.
Partner with procurement and suppliers to reduce costs while supporting sustainable supply chains.
Maintain WHS/OHS compliance and robust governance across the network.