Australia onlyWe are seeking a high‑performing, experienced Operations Manager to lead and oversee our Tomago operations. This is a permanent, full‑time role, ideally suited to a locally based leader with strong experience in waste, allocations or industrial services environments.
This role is accountable for managing a diverse operational footprint, including specialist fleets, plant, and personnel; driving operational performance; ensuring compliance; and supporting business growth through tenders, development opportunities, and commercial negotiations.
The position operates Monday to Friday (38 hours per week) and works in partnership with other direct reports to ensure full operational coverage across 24 hrs per day 7 days per week.
The Role
- Lead and manage the day‑to‑day operations of the Tomago site, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant service delivery
- Oversee and optimise a diverse fleet including front lift trucks, rear lift trucks, hook trucks, and industrial services vehicles, along with associated plant, equipment, and workforce teams
- Plan, coordinate, and optimise fleet allocation and deployment to meet operational demand, customer requirements, and cost efficiency
- Manage industrial services operations, including industrial cleaning services,
- Ensure compliance with all relevant mining, industrial, environmental, transport, and waste regulations
- Lead and support tender preparation, submissions, and commercial negotiations for existing and future work
- Develop, negotiate, and manage profitable long‑term commercial agreements with clients and partners
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulators, representing REMONDIS locally
- Take accountability for operational financial performance, including KPIs, P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Lead teams, drive continuous improvement, and foster a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence
Skills and Experience
- Proven operational management and hands‑on leadership experience in complex, asset‑intensive environments
- Demonstrated capability managing mixed heavy vehicle fleets, including front lift, rear lift, hook trucks, and industrial services vehicles
- Strong experience in fleet allocation, scheduling, and utilisation optimisation across multi‑contract or multi‑service operations
- Background in waste management, transport, industrial services, industrial cleaning, liquids, logistics, or heavy industry
- Solid experience working within coal mine and industrial service operations, including site‑based environments and customer interfaces
- Proven experience in tendering, commercial negotiations, and business development
- Strong understanding of compliance, regulatory obligations, and site‑based operational requirements in coal mining and industrial environments
- Demonstrated P&L ownership, budgeting, reporting, and cost control expertise
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with strong IT, planning, and reporting capability
What We Offer
- A permanent, full‑time leadership role within a stable, essential services organisation operating at a global scale
- Monday to Friday roster (38 hours per week), supporting work–life balance
- Fully maintained company vehicle
- Local‑based role, allowing you to be home each night while leading a critical regional operation
- High levels of autonomy, accountability, and authority to optimise and grow the operation
- Structured career development, training, and progression opportunities
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact across safety, sustainability, and community‑focused services
- Access to a comprehensive suite of employee benefits, including national company resources, wellbeing programs, Fitness Passport, and ongoing professional development
Who We Are
REMONDIS Australia is part of a global leader in sustainable waste and water management. With a strong local presence and a commitment to environmental responsibility, we deliver essential services to mining, industrial, and commercial customers across Australia.
How to Apply
- Proof of entitlement to work in Australia is required
- Appointment is subject to a pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing
REMONDIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
