Operations Manager - Rts Ops Amc

Downer Rail & Transit Systems business has a wide portfolio of projects currently in delivery nationally. RTS leverages the in-house capabilities within Downer to offer integrated solutions covering rollingstock, infrastructure, rail systems, operations and maintenance, as well as system integration.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to lead a team. This role will be based at our Auburn Maintenance Centre. You will be responsible for delivery of all Rolling Stock Maintenance Activities on the site to the NIOC master schedule, driving quality improvements, implementing cost saving initiatives, organisational development, whilst maintaining a Zero Harm workplace. Working collaboratively with supporting departments the Operations Manager will ensure that the facilities are maintained to enable operations, that commercial outcomes are achieved and engineering best practice is implemented.

What you'll bring

• 8 years Operational experience and/or Leadership experience
• Experience in transport or allied field in a management and operational role
• The ability to proactively build relationships with key stakeholders and develop new business opportunities
• Knowledge of asset management practice and principles
• Provide Downer workers with supervision according to their capabilities to ensure that tasks are performed safely and in accordance with the documented procedures.
• Define and model quality leadership behaviours, including due diligence in managing quality risks.
• Ensure productivity targets set by the NIOC are met to deliver fleet availability.
• Encourage an environment of sharing knowledge and ideas to ensure continuous improvement within the team.
• Ability to understand the fundamentals of a technical maintenance plan
• Ability to read and understand an Enterprise Agreement with a focus on engaging and influencing a high performing group through communication and teamwork
• Ability to lead financial reviews, commercial performance, audits, project reviews relating to operations.

What's on offer

• The unique opportunity to work in an organisation where Zero Harm of our people and the environment is at the forefront of all that we do
• The ability to work with a dynamic management team that supports our community
• An opportunity to lead a strong maintenance team from the front to drive quality outcomes
• An organisation that truly values flexible working options

At Downer we believe that our employees are fundamental to the culture and success of the company. Our people enjoy working for us because we offer a challenging, diverse but rewarding work environment. Downer takes pride in being an employer of choice taking responsibility and accountability for the care and protection of peers, the business, the communities, and the environment in which we operate.

To apply for this great opportunity, please click on "Apply" and submit your application. We do not accept applications via email but for more information, please contact: **************@downergroup.com

Employment with Downer is subject to a Pre-Employment Medicals and on-going drug and alcohol screening.

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Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We strongly encourage Females and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.