Projects & Operations Manager — Rope Access

Atlas Access Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Access Pty Ltd in Sydney seeks a Projects & Operations Manager to lead technical rope access projects and oversee daily operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.

You will coordinate teams across time zones, manage client requirements, and maintain IRATA standards and Australian WHS compliance while supporting rescue planning. Hands-on site leadership and strong communication are essential, with occasional travel and a background in rope access supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience applying IRATA standards and WHS requirements.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise rope access operations.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage rope access projects, including scope, schedule and resources.
• Lead rope access teams and coordinate daily activities to meet milestones.
• Oversee site safety, risk assessments and rescue planning.
• Provide hands-on supervision of rope access activities and potential rescues.
• Review progress and allocate resources efficiently.
• Communicate with clients, suppliers and team members to resolve issues.

Skills

IRATA standards

Site safety

Team leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Construction Induction White Card

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Projects & Operations Manager — Rope Access

Atlas Access is seeking a Projects & Operations Manager to lead technical rope access projects and oversee daily operations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will coordinate teams, resources and client requirements to deliver projects safely and efficiently, in accordance with IRATA standards and Australian work health and safety requirements.

This role combines project planning and administration with hands-on site leadership, rope access supervision and rescue preparedness.

Key responsibilities

Plan and manage technical rope access projects, including project objectives, schedules, staffing, equipment, suppliers and logistics.

Lead and supervise rope access teams, coordinating daily activities to meet project milestones and client requirements.

Oversee site safety, hazard identification, risk assessments, safe work method statements, rope access methodologies and rescue planning.

Provide hands-on supervision of rope access activities and potential rescue scenarios.

Review daily reports, timesheets and project documentation to monitor progress and resource use.

Communicate with clients, team leaders, suppliers and other stakeholders to resolve operational issues and maintain service standards.

Identify and implement improvements to operational procedures, project delivery and client engagement.

Support internal projects involving teams across different time zones and cultural backgrounds.

Construction Induction White Card.

Current First Aid Certificate.

At least one year of relevant experience as a Projects & Operations Manager or in a similar role.

Demonstrated experience managing and supervising technical rope access projects, including rescue planning and response.

Sound knowledge of IRATA standards, Australian work health and safety requirements, hazard identification, risk assessment and site safety documentation.

Strong team leadership, project coordination and communication skills.

Ability to manage project records, competing priorities and relationships with clients and suppliers.

Availability for occasional travel to meet project requirements.

Relevant tertiary or vocational qualifications are desirable but are not mandatory.