Programmed Maintenance Services - Gatton QLD
Some of the key benefits for the position and employment at Programmed, include:
Attractive pay:Competitive pay range with annual performance and remuneration review program
Prime location:Based at Lockyer Valley Correctional Facility (Gatton Prison), great for local employment close to home and only an hour's drive from Brisbane
Company vehicle:Fully maintained, company supplied vehicle.
Exclusive employee perks:Access discounts and benefits with over 600 retailers, including Coles, Woolworths, BWS, Dan Murphy's, The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi, BCF, SuperCheap Auto, and many more!
Investment in you:We're passionate about personal and skilled growth, offering access to certificates, webinars, mentorship, and practical training to help you thrive in your career
Your well-being, our priority:Strong safety culture, generous paid parental leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program, including tailored well-being initiatives designed to support your personal and family needs
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly capableOperations Managerto lead the operational delivery of a major facilities management contract within a high-security correctional environment.
Reporting as the senior operational leader on site, this role is responsible for overseeing multiple Service Delivery Managers and ensuring the successful coordination, performance, and continuous improvement of maintenance and facilities services across the precinct.
The position plays a critical role in driving contract performance, client engagement, workforce planning, safety outcomes, and operational excellence.
Based inGatton, QLD, this permanent, full-time leadership opportunity will see you work closely with the client, internal stakeholders, and operational teams to ensure contractual obligations, KPIs,



and service delivery objectives are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of Service Delivery Managers responsible for multiple operational streams across the facility
Provide strategic oversight of planned and reactive maintenance delivery across the contract
Drive operational performance through effective planning, resource allocation, and workforce management
Monitor and manage contract KPIs, service levels, and performance metrics
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key senior point of contact.
Lead operational reviews, reporting requirements, governance meetings, and performance discussions
Oversee scheduling and resource planning activities to ensure operational efficiency
Identify opportunities for process improvement, system enhancements, and service optimisation
Support financial management activities including forecasting, budgeting, and operational controls.
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
About You
You are an experienced operational leader with a track record of managing large-scale maintenance, facilities management, or service delivery operations.
You possess strong commercial acumen, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for driving high-performing teams.
Additionally, you will bring:




Leadership experience within facilities management, maintenance services, asset management, or a related operational environment
Experience leading multidisciplinary operational teams
Demonstrated success managing client relationships and contractual service delivery outcomes
Strong understanding of KPI management, operational governance, and performance reporting
Experience driving business improvement, process optimisation, and change initiatives
Excellent planning, organisational, and resource management skills
Strong commercial and financial awareness
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
A commitment to safety leadership and fostering a positive team culture
About Us
Programmed is a leading provider of operations and maintenance services across all industry sectors including education, health, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and mining in Australia and New Zealand.
Our Facility Management business unit partners with our valued clients to deliver a comprehensive range of facilities management from small repair work to managing large-scale facilities and infrastructure networks.
Weencourage career development, support flexibility and care about your personal wellbeing and safety.
Join the Programmed team today.
Our Commitment
Programmed and PERSOLKELLY supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.
Programmed and PERSOLKELLY strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people.
We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in.
We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.
To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.

📌 Operations Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Programmed Maintenance Services
📍 Queensland