Operions Manager

Lead a major transformation program optimising asset performance across fleet, plant, and equipment. Competitive remuneration, impactful work, and the opportunity to shape the future of our Energy and Utilities division.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced EU Operations Manager - Internal Asset Management to join our Energy and Utilities division as part of Program Rewire - a high-profile transformation initiative aimed at streamlining operations, improving service delivery, and enhancing organisational agility.

Reporting to the GM Transformation, you will oversee the full lifecycle and strategic utilisation of internal assets, including fleet, plant, and equipment, ensuring alignment with the EU strategy. This role is key to improving asset efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness across our operations.

You will lead a dedicated team of asset professionals and work closely with the Group Fleet and Asset Management Team, as well as other cross-functional stakeholders, to deliver measurable business outcomes in a complex services environment.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement asset management strategies that align with business objectives.
• Manage asset registers, forecasting, procurement, maintenance, and disposal activities.
• Monitor asset performance and coordinate preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing asset management team.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• The chance to lead a critical business transformation project with real impact.
• Access to Perks@Downer discounts (financial, travel & wellbeing).
• Leadership and development programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER.
• Support from our dedicated internal mobility team, focused on career growth and progression.
• Work with a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with industry-leading in-house capabilities.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in asset management, operations, or project delivery in a complex environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change and deliver measurable results.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost recovery.
• Tertiary qualifications in business, engineering, or a related field (trade or engineering qualifications highly regarded).

About Energy & Utilities…

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.

Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply
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Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Driven by our purpose to enable communities to thrive, we deliver essential infrastructure services that improve the lives of millions of people every day and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Downer is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest employers, with 31,000 people who are united by a high-performance culture, called 'The Downer Difference'. Our teams operate in sectors that are closely connected to population growth, urbanisation, national security, and decarbonisation – including roads, rail, ports and airports, power, gas, water, telecommunications, health, education and defence.

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Driven by our purpose to enable communities to thrive, we deliver essential infrastructure services that improve the lives of millions of people every day and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Downer is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest employers, with 31,000 people who are united by a high-performance culture, called 'The Downer Difference'. Our teams operate in sectors that are closely connected to population growth, urbanisation, national security, and decarbonisation – including roads, rail, ports and airports, power, gas, water, telecommunications, health, education and defence.

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