Operations Director

Careers at Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a Director of Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational management within their Executive Leadership Team. The individual will oversee infrastructure projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that positively impact the community's environment and amenity.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Access to Fitness Passport membership

Health & wellbeing benefits

Council Lease Back Vehicle or Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience leading the design and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Management experience in a complex operational environment.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams fostering accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations Directorate providing strategic leadership.
• Manage infrastructure projects and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across service delivery.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Education

Relevant degree equivalent in the field

Job description

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WHY US?

In this key role you will lead the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. As Liverpool City embarks on major growth, innovation, and development, we’re responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future.

Liverpool, New South Wales

Full-time

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WHY US?

In this key role you will lead the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. As Liverpool City embarks on major growth, innovation, and development, we’re responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future.

Bring your skills and experience, to lead the stewardship of our council environment in a modern organisation that’s making a tangible difference. Share our commitment to a better way – every day.

JOB DETAILS

Permanent Full Time 35 Hours 5 days per week Competitive Salary

Job Description

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Director of Operations provides strategic leadership and operational management to the Operations Directorate.

This role provides strategic leadership in driving innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement across asset planning and delivery, and frontline service delivery.

This role manages delivery of projects and initiatives including the Capital Works Program as described in the CSP and Delivery Plan and Operational Plan.

With a strong focus on measurable outcomes, this role supports the long-term sustainability of the LGAs infrastructure and environment, and the Director ensures the delivery of best-practice services for infrastructure and public spaces, directly contributing to the amenity and live ability of the community, complying to Councils Delivery Management Framework (DMF).

About You

• Relevant degree equivalent in the field of the Directorate scope, combined with management experience with a workforce that is primarily either front line service delivery or industrial workers.
• Experience with leading the design and delivery of infrastructure projects and executive leadership and operational experience within a complex and highly operational environment, with a strong record of delivering strategic outcomes and high-quality services.
• Have success in leading multi-disciplinary teams including frontline, technical, and professional team members fostering accountability, safety, and service excellence.
• Exceptional business acumen include proficiency in business principles and management techniques, financial and budget management, decision making, project management, situational awareness, analytical strength and problem-solving approaches.
• Strategic thinker with excellent judgement, political acumen, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
  
  

Benefits Of Working At Lcc

• Flexible work arrangements - work from home and office
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Great office location in the heart of Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with free parking available
• Health & wellbeing benefits including 2 X Health & Wellbeing leaves and access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Council Lease Back Vehicle or Car Allowance
  
  

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.

HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Click here for a copy of the position description.

CLOSING 15/07/2025

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Philip Smith, Talent Acquisition Lead at [e-mail].

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