A stable, long-term role at the centre of our operations
Oldfields Scaffolding is seeking a highly organised and practicalOperations Coordinatorto join our South Australian team.
This is primarily an operational role, not a traditional administration position.
You will work closely with the Operations Manager as their key support person, helping coordinate labour, materials, scheduling, customers and the daily works program.
You will also assist with the day-to-day operation when the Operations Manager is unavailable.
This is a permanent, long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy operational environment, solving problems and taking responsibility for seeing tasks through to completion.
The role
As Operations Coordinator, you will help manage the daily flow of people, materials and information across our scaffold operation.
Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating labour, materials and scheduling for the scaffold division
Maintaining the daily operational planner and accurately recording new jobs, changes and customer requirements
Allocating employees according to their experience, qualifications and the requirements of the works program
Coordinating responses to operational and site issues as they arise
Communicating with customers, supervisors, subcontractors and field employees
Coordinating job bookings, site access, labour requirements and materials
Supporting the Operations Manager with daily planning, reporting and operational decisions
Assisting with straightforward quotations and quotation administration
Preparing contracts, job packs, Safe Work Method Statements and other project documentation
Ensuring operational information is communicated clearly between the office and field teams
Managing customer enquiries and providing professional and responsive service
Monitoring shared inboxes and ensuring operational enquiries and requests are actioned promptly
Processing invoicing and completing end-of-month operational administration




Supporting accounts receivable, debt collection and credit card payments
Identifying opportunities to improve operational systems, processes and communication
About you
You will be someone who takes ownership, remains calm when priorities change and follows tasks through to completion.
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
Scaffolding experience, although this is preferred rather than essential
Experience in operations, scheduling, coordination, construction administration or a similar role
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Confidence communicating with customers, employees, subcontractors and managers
The ability to coordinate multiple employees and changing priorities
A practical and solutions-focused approach
The confidence to make decisions and escalate issues when required
Strong Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel skills
Experience using scheduling, job-management, payroll or accounting software
A willingness to learn and understand every part of the operation
Experience in scaffolding, construction, logistics, labour hire, transport or another fast-paced operational industry will be highly regarded.
What we offer
A permanent and stable full time position
A key operational role within an established South Australian business
The opportunity to work directly with and support the Operations Manager
A supportive and down-to-earth team environment
Direct involvement in the daily operation of the business
Variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make the role your own
Training across our systems, customers and operational processes
A genuine opportunity to develop your skills and take on greater operational responsibility
A workplace where reliable and capable people are recognised and valued
Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you believe you would be suited to the Operations Coordinator role.
Applications will be treated confidentially.

📌 Operations Coordinator (Adelaide)
🏢 Oldfields Scaffolding SA&WA
📍 Adelaide