Operations Manager

A new name, a bright pathway ahead

Part of Downer Group, our newly formed Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services (SI&CS) business unit brings amazing capability to the people of Australia and New Zealand and what matters most to them. We run hospitals, manage client data centres, maintain many social infrastructure, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces. Arguably no other business better embodies our purpose; enabling communities to thrive.

Join us on the journey

An exciting opportunity is now available for an Operations Manager to join our team based in Perth, supporting our PPP Schools contract.

The Operations Manager is predominantly focused on delivering the reactive, corrective and planned maintenance strategy and compliance obligations as stipulated in the contract including analysing asset condition data, lifecycle & backlog maintenance, and compliance across our client's assets including Zero Harm to our people including our subcontractors.

What you'll do

• Provide day to day technical support to the operations team including the development, implementation and ongoing management of initiatives and actions stipulated in the contract.
• Work closely with the Contract Manager to support building compliance, asset maintenance management framework across the portfolio.
• Work with Finance to ensure that all financial aspects are accurate, timely and provide consistent information to the Client.
• Provide 24/7 support to ensure effective resolution of portfolio issues.
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Manage the delivery of modifications and minor works.
• Manage the contract and service delivery in accordance with Contract KPI's & client and manager expectations.

What you'll bring

• Qualifications in either Building Services, Facility Management Engineering or Asset Management at tertiary(desirable) level.
• Experience in Operations Management / Project Management of a diverse range of Social Infrastructure projects.
• Experience in the management, estimating, programming, planning, design, delivery of FM projects and building works.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including conflict management, balancing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience leading and coordinating large and diverse teams.
• The ability to manage reactive and planned maintenance, with a trades background in HVAC, Fire, Hydraulics or mechanical.

More than anything, you'll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.

Why work for us?

Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means being part of something new and exciting. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Training and development to support your career.
• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business
• Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accordingly, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.