About the Company This award-winning, Australian-owned business is a true homegrown success story. Known for their excellence in painting, rendering, and carpentry across commercial and multi-residential sectors, they've doubled both headcount and turnover in recent years—all while maintaining the tight-knit culture that makes people want to stay. With a growing portfolio of large-scale projects and long-standing client relationships, they’re now looking for a seasoned Operations Manager who takes ownership, earns trust, and leads with confidence. About the Role This is a critical leadership role, overseeing all active projects from award through to practical completion. Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll be on the ground most of the time (around 80%), working shoulder-to-shoulder with your foremen, clients, and delivery teams. The other 20% is spent in the office managing programme updates, scheduling, materials, and key client and internal comms. You’ll be expected to take full accountability for project delivery—not just push paper. You’ll know the scope, the risks, and the moving parts of every job and be the first point of contact for resolving issues, communicating with clients, and guiding your team. You’ll also be responsible for: Coordinating job scheduling across a team of up to 100 across multiple sites Working closely with the estimating team to understand scope and manage variations early Overseeing documentation, invoicing, programme updates, and site readiness Leading pre-start meetings and ensuring site teams are set up to succeed Building solid relationships with clients and foremen alike—earning their trust and holding it You’ll be someone who doesn’t need to be handheld or micromanaged—someone who the MD can rely on to make decisions, take feedback, and move with integrity. About You You’re an experienced tradesperson with a strong background in managing large commercial painting projects. You’re confident, capable, and people trust you because you’ve done the work—and you show up consistently. You’ll be right for this role if: You own your outcomes—good and bad—and don’t shy away from responsibility You can take constructive criticism without getting defensive—you know feedback helps you level up You don’t need the GM to solve your problems—you bring solutions, not excuses You’re the type of leader foremen look to for guidance, not around Clients see you as their go-to, not someone they bypass to get to the MD You’re comfortable having the tough conversations and pushing back when needed—professionally and respectfully You’re reliable, organised, commercially aware, and hands-on Your leadership style is about presence, clarity, and consistency. You follow through, build respect, and create a culture where people feel safe to perform. Why Move? This isn’t just another site-based role. It’s a long-term leadership opportunity in a business that values capability, straight-talking, and people who get things done. You’ll be backed with training, the GM’s support, and a real chance to grow with the company as it continues to expand. You’ll be provided with: An attractive salary package including a fully maintained vehicle, fuel card, and toll tag Laptop, phone, and all the tools you need to lead effectively A genuinely solid team who want someone they can trust to steer the ship Make Your Move! If you’re ready to take the reins—not just manage projects but lead from the front—apply via link with your Resume and Cover Letter. If you want more information and to have a confidential conversation, please contact Kitano Chong-Nee on 07 3556 1079.
