Operations Manager

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Austcorp Executive Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Proud to be partnered exclusively with AWMA Water Control Solutions - a leading Sales, Design, and Manufacturing business renowned for its innovative products, all crafted at their head office in Regional Victoria. I am seeking a proven operational leader ready to drive strategic growth and take the reins of day to day operations as Operations Manager.

This is your chance to join a purpose-driven organisation that provides critical infrastructure to some of the country's most vital industries, including irrigation, flood mitigation, and environmental water management.

About the Role: As the Operations Manager, you will report directly to the Managing Director and play a pivotal role in delivering the organisation's long-term strategic goals through best-in-class operational execution. Leading cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and production, you will ensure that people, systems, and processes are fully aligned for efficient, safe, and profitable delivery of projects and products.

This is a hands-on leadership role that blends high-level strategic thinking with operational rigour and team development. You will be based at the company's regional head office and manufacturing facility in regional victoria—a role ideal for someone seeking meaningful work and a real connection with their team, product, and community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all day-to-day operational functions with a focus on planning, execution, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Translate business strategy into efficient, scalable operational plans
  • Drive performance, cost control, and on-time delivery across jobs and projects
  • Embed a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance
  • Coach, mentor, and grow capability within operational teams
  • Lead operational readiness for business growth and innovation
  • Identify and mitigate risks across operations, quality, and compliance
  • Foster systems development, reporting, and use of integrated management systems

About You

  • Proven experience (7+ years) in senior operational leadership roles in manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environments - experience in custom design to manufacturing highly regarded.
  • Strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of cost control, P&L metrics, and job profitability
  • Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated success leading operational transformation and systemisation
  • Strategic mindset with hands-on execution skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • High-level understanding of safety, compliance, and quality assurance practices
  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related fields

Why Join?

  • Be part of an Australian manufacturing success story with a growing national and international footprint
  • Play a key executive leadership role that shapes the future of the business
  • Work with a supportive, values-led leadership team committed to excellence and people development
  • Make a tangible difference through infrastructure projects that serve critical environmental and community needs
  • Enjoy life in regional Victoria—a lifestyle move with purpose and impact

Ready to step into a strategic leadership role with real impact? Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability. All applications will be handled with strict confidence.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please feel free to contact Claire Palacio on /

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