About Mader:

Mader Group is a global provider of maintenance in the mining, energy and industrial sectors. Today, we deploy over 4,000+ highly skilled and dynamic employees, across the major regions of Australia, North America, Africa and Asia a feat only made possible by attracting and retaining the best workforce.

About the Job:

Due to continued growth within our Road Transport division, Mader Group is seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager to lead our operations across WA.

Location: Mader HQ -based in Applecross with free onsite parking.

Hours: Monday to Friday 6:00am - 4:00pm.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Road Transport division, ensuring service delivery meets client expectations and business objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as the primary point of contact for operational matters and workforce requirements.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the division through existing partnerships and new business development initiatives.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management to a team of 30+ field employees, fostering a high-performance and safety-focused culture.
- Oversee workforce planning, mobilisation, and resource allocation to ensure labour demands are met efficiently and effectively.
- Drive recruitment activities including workforce forecasting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention strategies.
- Monitor operational performance, workforce utilisation, and financial outcomes to ensure divisional targets are achieved.
- Ensure employee rosters, compliance requirements, and mobilisation processes are maintained accurately and efficiently.
- Conduct regular client visits and employee engagement activities to strengthen relationships and maintain workforce satisfaction.
- Champion Mader's safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.




- Prepare, review, and approve quotations, ensuring commercial viability and exceptional customer service.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic planning, business growth, and operational excellence across the region.

Skills and experience required:

- Trade qualification as a Diesel Mechanic (Road Transport / Heavy Vehicle).
- Demonstrated experience managing operational teams within mining, road transport, or heavy industry environments.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage large workforces.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing client relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
- A track record of delivering operational outcomes while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skill

Mader Perks:

- Award-winning company offering unmatched opportunities.
- Competitive salary and attractive annual bonus.
- Laptop and work phone provided.
- Years of service recognition and rewards.
- Ongoing team leadership training.
- Site, interstate and international travel opportunities.
- Salary sacrificing and employee discounts (retail, healthcare and more).
- Regular team events with our adventure partner 3gears.
- Fun, friendly and supportive team - worth being a part of!

Why work with us? We’re progressive, creative and evolving in line with market trends. We believe in driving change and building next-level careers. At Mader Group, being an “Employer of Choice” is more than a branding exercise. We are actively building an innovative, transparent and fun workplace worth being a part of.

Mader, made for our people.

Mader is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander and Female applicants to apply.

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