Operations Manager
Core
Lead the Wet Fire Protection Systems division, overseeing delivery, compliance, and growth of installation, testing, servicing, and maintenance for commercial, industrial, and residential clients in South Australia.
Role type
Senior Operations Manager (Wet Fire Protection Systems)
Builds
Wet fire protection systems (installation, testing, servicing, maintenance) for commercial, industrial, and residential customers
Domain
Fire protection services / Construction & Facilities Management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Operational leadership, project management, budgeting, workforce planning, stakeholder management, safety compliance, tender management, commercial acumen
Preferred skills
Trade qualification in Plumbing/Fire Protection/Mechanical Services, fire protection licences, management qualifications
Technologies
AS2118, AS2419, AS2441
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations of the Wet Fire Protection Systems division; Manage installation, testing, servicing, and maintenance activities; Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and legislation; Oversee project scheduling, workforce planning, resource allocation, and budgets; Lead, mentor, and develop technicians and apprentices; Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, builders, suppliers, and authorities; Manage tender submissions, quotations, contracts, and commercial outcomes; Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement; Monitor operational performance and financial outcomes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities