Lead operations on a major Tier 1 mining contract in the Pilbara, where safety, people, and performance drive everything we do. We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to own the day-to-day operational delivery of transport services across a large-scale mining contract. This is a senior leadership role with genuine accountability for safety, workforce performance, fleet utilisation, and commercial outcomes working closely with the Contract Manager, HSE, Workshop, and Shutdowns teams to keep the operation running safely and reliably.
Key Responsibilities
Own secure, reliable, and efficient day-to-day delivery of transport operations against client service requirements
Lead operational risk, ensuring hazards, fatigue, and critical controls are actively managed
Provide direction and oversight to Supervisors and Leading Hands, building accountability and a high-performance culture
Manage employee performance, conduct, and workplace matters in consultation with HR
Lead workforce planning, rostering, and resource deployment to meet fatigue, competency, and site access requirements
Monitor labour, fleet utilisation, and cost drivers to support commercial and contract outcomes
Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, proactively managing risks and improvement opportunities
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across safety, reliability, and productivity
About You
Proven experience managing complex transport, logistics,



or safety-critical operations (mining or remote operations highly regarded)
Track record leading supervisors and operational teams across multiple sites or workgroups
Strong background in workforce planning, rostering, and fatigue management
Experience managing employee performance and workplace matters in partnership with HR
Solid understanding of operational risk and compliance within a structured HSE system
Commercial acumen (comfortable owning labour, fleet, and cost performance)
Confident engaging directly with client stakeholders at an operational level
Desirable
Experience on BHP or other Tier 1 mining contracts
Multi-site FIFO or regional operations experience
Certificate IV or Diploma in Leadership & Management, Business, or Operations Management
Formal incident investigation training (e.g. 5Whys, ICAM)
Requirements
Current MR Class Driver's Licence
Ability to obtain National Police Clearance and pass site-required medical and drug & alcohol screening
Ability to obtain BHP and applicable site inductions
What We Offer
Competitive salary package + super
FIFO roster with genuine work-life balance
A high-performing, safety-focused leadership team
Real influence over a key regional operation on a Tier 1 mining contract
If you're an experienced operations leader ready to step into a high-accountability role on a major mining contract, we'd love to hear from you.
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