Operations Manager

Job description


Your new company

Our client, a local not-for-profit organisation specialising in property maintenance services, is recruiting for a skilled Operations Manager to lead their day-to-day activity.


Your new role

As the Operations Manager, you will lead day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery. This role combines team leadership, commercial oversight, and strong client engagement. This is a full-time Permanent role based in Darwin.

Your key responsibilities will be:
  • Lead, mentor, and support a team of Supervisors, Labourers, and administrative staff.
  • Oversee operational planning, scheduling, and daily workflow management.
  • Prepare tenders, quotes, and commercial proposals.
  • Produce monthly reporting, financial tracking, and performance analysis.
  • Manage safety, risk, and compliance across operations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.


What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role you will have:
  • Experience in people leadership and / or business or operational management roles.
  • Background in property maintenance or facilities management (desirable but not essential).
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience preparing quotes or tenders.
  • Ability to interpret operational and financial reports.
  • Knowledge of WHS, risk management, and compliance practices.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.


What you'll get in return

You will have the opportunity to develop your Management and Leadership skills and play a key role in supporting the growth of a purpose-driven local organisation with a great culture. Long-term opportunity and immediate start available.


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click on ‘Apply now’, or contact Victor LAURENT at Hays on 0889436036 or email .


LHS 297508 #3007107 - Victor Laurent

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 09 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Facilities Management
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: NT - Darwin
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: NT - Darwin