About us

At Altrad, your growth fuels our success.

We are a trusted provider of specialist construction, maintenance, and integrated industrial solutions across Australia, partnering with major clients in energy, resources, utilities, and defence.

We go beyond building and maintaining assets, we create Impact that Matters. Every day, our people contribute to safer workplaces, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future.

As part of the global Altrad Group, with over 65,000 people across 50+ countries, you’ll join a network that’s connected by purpose, driven by innovation, and united by our shared values of Solidarity, Respect, Humility, Conviviality, and Courage.

About the opportunity

Based at our Kwinana yard, the Assets & Materials Lead – Central Operations will take responsibility for the effective management of assets, materials, plant, equipment and operational resources supporting our Central Operations function.

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing the day-to-day coordination of yard, workshop, fleet, scaffold and dry-hire activities, ensuring the right resources are available, compliant and ready to support operational requirements. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, work closely with internal project teams and clients, and drive safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.

With responsibility spanning operational performance, asset utilisation, HSEQ, cost control and people leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring Central Operations consistently delivers against business and client expectations.

Key responsibilities

- Lead the day-to-day operations of the Central Operations function, ensuring resources are effectively planned, allocated and managed.

- Manage the availability, mobilisation and compliance of plant, equipment, fleet, scaffold and dry-hire assets.

- Coordinate material logistics and ensure equipment and resources are available to meet operational and project schedules.

- Lead Supervisors, subcontractors and operational personnel to achieve safe, productive and high-quality outcomes.

- Monitor operational performance, schedules, budgets and resource requirements, proactively addressing issues that may impact delivery.

- Maintain accurate asset, facility and operational records and ensure relevant systems and data remain current and reliable.

- Work closely with internal project teams to provide an effective internal service supporting contract and project delivery.





- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regular communication around work planning, progress, issues and additional requirements.

- Drive a strong HSEQ culture across the yard, workshops and operational teams, including hazard identification, audits, training and compliance.

- Ensure plant, equipment and facilities are maintained to the required standards and are safely available for operational use.

- Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, asset utilisation, quality and cost efficiency.

- Support budget management and P&L; performance, promoting cost-conscious and commercially effective work practices.

- Coach, mentor and develop team members, ensuring the workforce has the capability and competencies required to deliver operational requirements.

About you

You will be an experienced operations, asset or materials professional who combines strong leadership capability with practical knowledge of plant, equipment and material logistics. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, leading both white- and blue-collar teams and working closely with stakeholders to deliver operational outcomes.

You will bring:

- Demonstrated experience in asset management, materials logistics, plant and equipment or a similar operational setting.

- Experience managing high-value plant, equipment and associated logistics.

- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams across operational, yard, workshop or project environments.

- Strong understanding of plant and equipment compliance, maintenance and mobilisation requirements.

- Experience managing resources, schedules, budgets and operational performance.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and resolve issues proactively.

- Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP or asset management systems.

- Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare professional correspondence and reports.





- A relevant trade or high-risk qualification will be highly regarded.

- A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach with a strong commitment to HSEQ.

- The flexibility to support a range of operational requirements across both yard and project environments.

Why join Altrad?

At Altrad, Your Growth, Your Contribution, Our Commitment is more than a promise, it’s the way we work.

We’re proud to invest in your career, wellbeing, and future through meaningful benefits that support every stage of life:

- Grow@Altrad: Structured career and leadership pathways designed to help you learn, lead, and succeed.

- Exclusive Benefits App: Access discounts on gyms, travel, wellbeing, and lifestyle partners to make life outside of work more rewarding.

- Financial Flexibility: Enjoy novated leasing options and corporate health insurance discounts that give you more choice and control.

- Balance That Works: Inclusive and flexible work arrangements that recognise the importance of family, community, and life beyond work.

- Real Support When It Matters: Paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave, ensuring our people have the time, safety, and care they need during life’s most difficult moments.

- Recognition That Inspires: Reward and recognition programs celebrating the people who make a difference every day.

- Wellbeing Gateway App: 24/7 access to meditation tools, self-guided learning, mental health and financial coaching, and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

At Altrad, we don’t just offer benefits, we create an environment where you can thrive, feel supported, and make an impact that truly matters.

Make your impact

Every role at Altrad contributes to something bigger. Join us to make a difference - supporting safer workplaces, advancing innovation, and shaping sustainable operations for our clients and communities.

Our people reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. At Altrad, inclusion goes beyond representation, it’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported to contribute their best.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people of all genders, abilities, ages, cultures, and identities, as well as those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Please note: Only applicants with full work rights in Australia will be considered.

📌 Assets & Materials Lead – Central Operations (Rockingham)
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