Operations Leader

Permanent, Full-Time | $70, $81, % superannuation | Mortdale

Are you looking for a new opportunity and the chance to be part of an innovative Council?

Georges River Council is looking for a proactive and safety-focused Operations Leader - Service Delivery to oversee daily operations of our maintenance crew and volunteer teams.

About The Role

In this hands-on role, you'll ensure timely, high-quality service delivery aligned with Council standards, manage resources and equipment, and uphold WHS protocols. You'll also mentor staff, liaise with the community, and contribute to continuous improvement in operational planning. As the Operations Leader - Service Delivery you will oversee daily operations, prioritise tasks, and ensure work is completed efficiently and to the highest standards. If you're passionate about making a visible impact and leading with purpose, we'd love to hear from you

What we Offer

• Permanent, Fulltime - 72 hours per fortnight
• The perfect work life balance - enjoy a rewarding 4 day working week
• 36 hours per week worked over 4 consecutive days (Tuesday to Friday OR Monday to Thursday)
• Salary from $70, $81,309.63 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Salary Packaging Options
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

• Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Demonstrated experience in motivating and leading a maintenance crew
• Experience in providing maintenance services and a demonstrated ability to be accountable for agreed work methods, standard and outcomes
• Capacity to plan, prioritise and organise daily work schedules
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of plant and/or various equipment common to cleansing, civil construction and/or trades maintenance
• Understanding of and commitment to WHS practices and EEO principles
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Appropriate written and oral communication skills

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the complete Position Descriptionessential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Haydn Rook, Acting Coordinator City Presentation on

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Friday, 12 September 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.