Job Description

Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus Package

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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.

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About the Job:

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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.

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

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

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Key responsibilities will include:

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Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Road Transport division, ensuring service delivery meets client expectations and business objectives.

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Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as the primary point of contact for operational matters and workforce requirements.

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Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the division through existing partnerships and new business development initiatives.

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Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management to a team of 130+ field employees, fostering a high-performance and safety-focused culture.

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Oversee workforce planning, mobilisation, and resource allocation to ensure labour demands are met efficiently and effectively.

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Drive recruitment activities including workforce forecasting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention strategies.

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Monitor operational performance, workforce utilisation, and financial outcomes to ensure divisional targets are achieved.

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Ensure employee rosters, compliance requirements, and mobilisation processes are maintained accurately and efficiently.

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Conduct regular client visits and employee engagement activities to strengthen relationships and maintain workforce satisfaction.

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Champion Mader's safety culture through visible leadership, coaching,



and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Prepare, review, and approve quotations, ensuring commercial viability and exceptional customer service.

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Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic planning, business growth, and operational excellence across the region.

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Skills and experience required:

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Trade qualification as a Diesel Mechanic (Road Transport / Heavy Vehicle).

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Demonstrated experience managing operational teams within mining, road transport, or heavy industry environments.

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Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage large workforces.

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Strong commercial acumen with experience managing client relationships and identifying growth opportunities.

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A track record of delivering operational outcomes while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

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Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced workplace.

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Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skill

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Award-winning company offering unmatched opportunities.

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Competitive salary and attractive annual bonus.

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Laptop and work phone provided.

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Years of service recognition and rewards.

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Ongoing team leadership training.

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Site, interstate and international travel opportunities.

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Salary sacrificing and employee discounts (retail, healthcare and more).

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Regular team events with our adventure partner 3gears.

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Fun, friendly and supportive team - worth being a part of!

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Why work with us?

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We're progressive, innovative 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.

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

📌 Operations Manager (Perth)
🏢 Mader Group
📍 Perth