We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across the division. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, optimising business processes, ensuring compliance with organisational standards, and driving operational efficiency to support long-term growth and strategy objectives.

To succeed in this position, you will bring exceptional leadership and communication skills, relevant industry experience, and a demonstrated ability to manage complex organisations, budgets, and cross-functional teams. Prior experience in a comparable management role will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage day-to-day operations in alignment with corporate strategy and objectives.
• Implement and monitor policies, procedures, and performance standards to ensure operational excellence.
• Oversee resource allocation, financial planning, and budget management within operational functions.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), preparing regular reports for senior leadership.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members to achieve division and organisational goals.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify and mitigate operational risks.

Why Join Us?

At FMS Group, we value and reward our people. As an Operations Manager, you will benefit from:

Career & Growth Opportunities

• A strategic leadership role with visibility at senior management level.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact by driving operational efficiency and supporting growth.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.

Recognition & Support

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team committed to excellence.
• Performance recognition through our GEM Awards, celebrating those who go above and beyond.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, including a dedicated Employee Assistance Program for staff and immediate family.

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Competitive salary package with weekly pay and KPI opportunities.
• Monthly RDO
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
• Discounts on private health insurance.
• Exclusive travel savings with Corporate Traveller.
• Long service recognition awards.
• Reimbursement towards the cost of prescription safety glasses.

About Us

FMS Group has been on a journey since its establishment in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services based out of QLD, we now have offices in Mackay, Brisbane, Subiaco and Henderson. The company’s growth is reflected in the successful establishment of the following business units:

• PNG Field Mining Services division established in 2013
• WA Field Mining Services division established in 2017
• To incorporate the divisions under one banner, Field Mining Services Group was created in 2019.

Adding and forming part of Field Mining Services Group are our internal support divisions:

• Safety Lift Solutions (SLS) Division in 2020
• Engineering Division in 2020
• Electrical Division in 2020
• Onsite Machining & Line Boring Division in 2021
• Parts, Equipment and Components (PEC) Division in 2023
• Infrastructure Maintenance Projects Division in 2024
• Workshops in Perth and Brisbane established in 2024

In September 2024, Field Mining Services Group became FMS Group to drive the group approach across Australasia. We have grown to become a provider of choice for leading national and multinational clients highlighting our strengths as one Group across our operations.

With operations across Australia and Papua New Guinea, FMS Group is your one-stop shop for comprehensive mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdown, infrastructure and Major project requirements & capital equipment sales.

We deliver end-to-end maintenance, project and shutdown solutions that set us apart as the provider of choice, across industries such as mining, construction, oil and gas, marine and renewables and we pride ourselves on being the complete solution for service delivery and capital equipment sales for clients looking to improve productivity and reduce downtime.

Delivering the best……every time.

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.