AO8 - Operations Manager
Core
Act as the Queensland Government's on-site representative (Owner's Representative) to provide operational governance, assurance, and oversight of a new minerals processing facility being built in Townsville.
Role type
Senior IC operations manager (Owner's Representative)
Builds
A new minerals processing site (QRCUF) for the Queensland Government
Domain
Resources / Minerals processing / Infrastructure
Required skills
Operational governance, asset & risk management, MOC processes, facility commissioning, stakeholder engagement, performance metrics monitoring
Preferred skills
Experience in resources or minerals processing sector, start-up operations management
Technologies
Construction White Card, C-class Driving Licence
Responsibilities
Represent the owner on-site and translate requirements into operational expectations; Establish and maintain governance, assurance frameworks and performance standards; Drive operational performance through structured decision-making and oversight; Lead operational readiness reviews and provide go/no-go recommendations; Verify compliance with safety-critical controls and operating standards; Oversee management of change (MOC) and asset configuration governance; Monitor performance metrics, incidents and risks, ensuring continuous improvement; Manage key stakeholder relationships, including operators, contractors and customers; Support commercial strategies, contracts and customer engagement.