MANAGER OPERATIONS - NEWMAN
Posted: 9/01/2026 12:00:00 AM
Closing Date: 24/02/2026 4:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time
Annual Salary AUD $142,942.00 - $171,434.00
MANAGER OPERATIONS - NEWMAN
NEWMAN | PERMANENT | FULL TIME | # 212
ANNUALISED SALARY UP TO $171,434
SUBSIDISED HOUSING
RELOCATION EXPENSES
Up to 22% Superannuation Contribution* | Relocation
expenses up to $10k intrastate or $15k interstate | Subsidised Housing | Use of Shire Vehicle | Eligibility for Long Service Leave | Paid Parental Leave | Uniform
Allowance | Employee Assistance Program | 50% Discount on Shire facilities
& Service
The progressive Shire of East Pilbara, the largest local Government
Authority in Western Australia, servicing the town sites of Newman, Marble Bar,
Nullagine and local communities, is offering an exciting opportunity to join
our team.
Join the journey to creating the incredible as our Manager Operations - Newman
Do you have?
Relevant tertiary
qualifications Civil Engineering and/or substantial related experience in a
management role.
Minimum of 5
years of experience in leading operational teams and delivering civil
infrastructure projects, including parks, drainage, and community facilities.
Extensive
knowledge of civil works including road and drainage construction/maintenance,
project management, contract management and asset management principles and
processes.
A proven ability to
provide effective leadership with a focus on performance, a strong positive
work environment, and a workforce culture consistent with the organisation's
strategic directions.
Ability to travel
to remote locations and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and
weekends as required.
To be successful in
this role, you will have well-developed interpersonal skills including
stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, problem solving and customer
service. You will have demonstrated ability to prepare financial
budgets, plan, cost, manage and allocate resources, to achieve operational and
directorate outcomes on time and within budget. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills,
with experience in report writing, correspondence, and use of software systems.
Join a Team working with passion and purpose aimed at proactively achieving the Shire’s Vision and Objectives while living its values of Leadership with HEART -Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.
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Contact Information
For enquiries relating to the application or recruitment process, please contact: People and Culture Team on (08) 9175 8000 or [email protected].
For role specific enquiries, please contact Sylvana Caranna - Manager People and Culture on (08) 9175 8000.
How to Apply
Next steps – Applicants are requested to submit an up to date resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria in no more than 3 pages. Please find the application button below.
If you are unable to apply via our website, please submit your application by emailing [email protected].
Applications close at 4:00 pm on the specified closing date ,however the Shire reserves the right to appoint the right applicant to this position prior to this time - Canvassing of Councillors or Selection Panel Members will disqualify
*Subject to employee superannuation contribution
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