At Splend,we'reon a mission to fundamentally change the way people own andoperatea vehicle. With a strategic focus on rideshare, we provide our customers with straightforward, no-strings-attached access to vehicle ownership. But wearen'tjust about vehicleownership.We'realso fast-tracking the transition to green mobility, leading the way globally in reducing the carbon footprint of the transportation sector by transitioning our fleet to electric vehicles.

You'llbe excited to work in this role if...

You thrive in fastpaced, operational environments and love getting into the detail to make things run smoothly.

You'reenergisedby leading teams, managing supplier relationships, and driving performance through clear processes and accountability.

You'reready to make a real impact at a growing company, where your work directly shapes the experience of our customers and the efficiency of our operations.

About the role

As Head of Operations,you'lllead our national hub network across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Gold Coast and Adelaide- driving safe,efficientand commercially disciplined operations at scale.You'lllead a team ofManagers,setting the standards and building the capability that underpinsSplend'sgrowth across Australia.You'llalso own fleet disposal strategy-ensuring vehicles exit the fleet at the right time and value tomaximisereturn and keep our fleet profile aligned to commercial targets.

What you'll be doing

Leading and developing six Hub Managers across the national network, driving consistent operating standards,safetyand service delivery in every market

Partnering with the National Maintenance Manager to ensure fleet compliance, vehiclereadinessand maintenance capacity scales with fleet growth

Working alongside the National Procurement Manager on vehicle acquisition,partsand supplier contracts, including OEM negotiations, to deliver national agreements that improve cost and service outcomes

Owning the national operations strategy- standardising processes,



driving continuous improvement and lifting productivity and customer experience across all hubs

Coaching and developing your leadership team, building a high-performing operations function and a strong succession pipeline

Owning the national operations budget and cost base, ensuring WHS compliance and regulatory requirements are met in every state

Leading fleet disposal strategy to maximise vehicle return value and keep the fleet's age and condition profile aligned to commercial targets

What you'll bring to Splend

10+years'operational leadership experience, including experience leading leaders across multiple sites or locations.

Experience in automotive,logistics, or maintenance sectors, ideally within ascale upenvironment.

Stronganalytical skills withconfidencemanaging budgets, maintenancecontractsand procurement agreements.

The ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in high pressure situations.

A processdrivenandproblem solvingmindset with the commercial awareness to balance cost control and service quality.

Benefits & Support

Bonus scheme: Prospect to earn based on your performance

Day off for your Birthday!

Salary packaging with 15% employer contributions for Electric Vehicles

Dedicated Learning & Development platform

Socials: budget for team andcompany widesocial initiatives

Our Process

Intro with our Talentteamtounderstandyour background,aspirations,and answer your questions.

Interview with the hiring manager to discuss your experience and how it aligns with this role.

Where it applies,



we’ll ask you to complete a practical case study.

Final interview to discussSplend’slong-term vision and to check any remaining questions.

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- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Vehicle Rental & Removalists 101-1,000 employees

Splend was founded in Sydney Australia in 2015 in response to the growth of on-demand driving. Our idea was to make vehicle ownership for rideshare drivers more accessible by providing flexible, eco-friendly and more affordable options.

Since then, we've grown, and Splend now manage the largest Electric Vehicle fleet in Australia. With a strategic focus on the rideshare market and green mobility solutions, Splend is at the intersection of vehicle ownership, financial services, and sustainable mobility solutions.

We’re on a mission to fundamentally change the way people own and operate a vehicle. Join our cause, in creating a cleaner, greener future for all.

Splend was founded in Sydney Australia in 2015 in response to the growth of on-demand driving. Our idea was to make vehicle ownership for rideshare drivers more accessible by providing flexible, eco-friendly and more affordable options.

Since then, we've grown, and Splend now manage the largest Electric Vehicle fleet in Australia. With a strategic focus on the rideshare market and green mobility solutions, Splend is at the intersection of vehicle ownership, financial services, and sustainable mobility solutions.

We’re on a mission to fundamentally change the way people own and operate a vehicle. Join our cause, in creating a cleaner, greener future for all.

Perks and benefits Performance Bonus's Employee Assistance Program Vehicle Discounts & Salary Packaging A day off on your Birthday Access to Learning & Development Resourses

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📌 Head of Operations (New South Wales)
🏢 Splend
📍 New South Wales