Naavi has been exclusively engaged to support the search for a high-calibre Operations Manager – Fleet & Facilities to join one of Australia’s most trusted and forward-thinking infrastructure businesses operating in the water sector. This leadership role plays a critical part in shaping and executing the company’s fleet, facilities, and asset strategy, with an eye on operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term capability. About the Role Reporting into the executive team, you will responsible for delivering the fleet and facilities strategy, leading asset management, and driving a unified, national approach to maintenance and engineering support across the organisation. You will lead from both a strategic and operational perspective, developing long-term equipment and fleet pipeline planning aligned with business needs. The role also has a key focus on sustainability, designing and implementing low-carbon fleet solutions to support the business’s environmental commitments. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Develop and execute the fleet and facilities strategy aligned to business goals Provide leadership across national fleet, asset, and facilities operations Coach and develop teams, supporting high performance and compliance Champion best practice governance and asset management principles Fleet & Facilities Management Oversee the maintenance and optimisation of fleet and facilities Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards Manage telematics, HVM compliance, fleet lifecycle, and utilisation Drive operational efficiency through process improvement and innovation About You To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic, hands-on approach. You’ll be a people-first leader who thrives on building capability, navigating complexity, and driving long-term value. Qualifications & Experience Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline (post-grad highly regarded) Minimum 10 years' relevant industry experience, with 5 years in leadership Proven expertise in asset and fleet management at scale Experience working within complex engineering or infrastructure environments Skills & Attributes High-level leadership and people development capability Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong problem-solving, planning, and project execution ability Deep understanding of sustainability and risk management in operational contexts This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the forefront of infrastructure delivery within the water sector. One that’s committed to innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth. You’ll play a key role in shaping the operational backbone of the organisation while leading a team that supports essential service delivery across the country.
