Senior Operations Lead – Piling & Field Delivery

Ausipile Admin Pty Ltd; Alberton; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausipile Admin Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to own the day-to-day delivery of piling operations, balancing strategic planning with practical problem-solving on-site. You will oversee multiple projects, coordinate people and plant, and drive productivity while supporting site teams to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

Working with the MD and supported by engineering, commercial and HSEQ teams, you will develop people, improve operational performance and build systems

Qualifications

• White Card (Construction Industry Induction)
• Open C class Australian Driver Licence
• Experience in construction operations or project delivery
• Proven experience leading site-based construction teams
• Strong understanding of construction safety and operational risk management

Responsibilities

• Operational leadership: take ownership of daily piling projects, ensuring safety, efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Resource planning & allocation: coordinate workforce, piling rigs and equipment across projects, maximise utilisation.
• Programming & project delivery: collaborate with Project Manager on work programs and mobilisation.
• Drive productivity: monitor performance and implement practical efficiency improvements.
• Be visible in the field: support supervisors and crews and interface with clients.
• Develop our people: coach supervisors and operators to build accountability and continuous improvement.
• Safety leadership: champion safe work practices with the HSEQ team.
• Plant & equipment management: ensure plant is available, reliable and fit for purpose.
• Operational improvement: refine systems and processes to improve planning and communication.
• Business collaboration: resolve technical/operational challenges with engineering and management teams.

Skills

Right attitude

Leadership

Industry experience

Technical understanding

Planning

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Engineering background

Tools

Heavy plant

Job description

Ausipile Admin Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to own the day-to-day delivery of piling operations, balancing strategic planning with practical problem-solving on-site. You will oversee multiple projects, coordinate people and plant, and drive productivity while supporting site teams to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

Working with the MD and supported by engineering, commercial and HSEQ teams, you will develop people, improve operational performance and build systems