Job Description
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Operations Manager to take a key leadership role within a large, high-profile retail asset in the Northern Territory.
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This position has broad responsibility for the operational performance of the asset, encompassing building services, maintenance, capital works, contractor management, safety, compliance, risk, sustainability and financial performance.
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You will work as part of the senior on-site management team and provide leadership across the operational function, ensuring the asset is safe, efficient, compliant and continually improving.
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What you'll be doing
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Lead the overall operational performance of a large-scale retail asset.
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Oversee building services, plant, maintenance and essential services.
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Lead and manage contractors, service providers and operational projects.
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Conduct regular asset inspections and proactively identify maintenance and operational priorities.
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Drive WHS, safety, risk and statutory compliance.
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Manage small to mid-sized capital projects and support the delivery of larger capital works.
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Manage operational expenditure, budgets, forecasting and capital planning.
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Oversee contractor performance, tender processes and contractual requirements.
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Support the operational delivery of new tenancies and asset improvements.
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Drive sustainability initiatives and identify opportunities to improve asset performance.
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Lead emergency, crisis and risk management requirements.
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Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service delivery and commercial outcomes.
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Participate in an operational management roster as required.
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About you
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We are looking for an experienced property operations professional who brings:
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A relevant tertiary or trade qualification.
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At least 5 years' relevant operational experience.
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Experience within retail property, commercial property, facilities, asset operations or another complex built environment.
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Strong knowledge of Building Codes, Australian Standards, WHS/OHS, essential services and statutory requirements.
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Demonstrated contractor and project management experience.
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Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting experience.
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Solid problem-solving, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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The ability to manage multiple operational priorities and take ownership of outcomes.
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A proactive, solutions-focused and customer-oriented approach.
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The opportunity
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This is a significant operational leadership opportunity offering broad responsibility across the performance of a major retail asset.
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The successful candidate will join an established organisation and work within an experienced management environment with genuine responsibility for operational outcomes and continuous improvement.
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This is a confidential recruitment process. Details regarding the organisation, asset and specific location will be discussed with suitably qualified candidates as they progress through the recruitment process.

📌 Operations Manager (Darwin)
🏢 Important Company of the Sector
📍 Darwin