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We build heavy, high-stakes infrastructure.
About us
GEM Industrial delivers complex, large-scale industrial and civil infrastructure across the country. Our work involves heavy plant, major crews, tight compliance and zero margin for error, and we’re respected in the industry for doing it properly.
We don’t cut corners. We don’t operate in chaos. Everything we build on site is backed by strong systems, clean numbers and disciplined administration behind the scenes.
About the role
As Operations Manager, you lead the delivery side of the business, ensuring projects run safely, efficiently, and in alignment with GEM’s standards and strategic direction.
You oversee day‑to‑day operations, work with Project Managers, coordinate crews and supervisors, and ensure that every job is delivered with accuracy, compliance, and professionalism. You work alongside the General Manager, maintaining alignment between field operations, commercial performance, and organisational priorities.
This is not a clipboard role.
You are hands‑on, accountable, and central to how GEM performs on the ground.
You bring structure to operations, clarity to planning, and discipline to execution, so crews can work safely, clients get what they were promised, and the business runs predictably.
About you
You’re someone who:
- Thrives in fast‑moving, high‑responsibility operational environments
- Leads with steadiness, clarity, and respect
- Understands heavy industrial or civil project delivery
- Communicates directly and keeps people aligned
- Makes decisions based on data, safety, and standards
- Holds crews accountable while supporting their growth
- Represents GEM professionally with clients, suppliers, and regulators
You take pride in running clean, safe, well‑organised operations, and you don’t tolerate chaos, shortcuts, or guesswork.
Key responsibilities Operational Leadership
- Oversee daily operations across all projects
- Coordinate supervisors, crews, equipment, and logistics
- Maintain alignment with the General Manager and leadership team
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification
Systems, Standards & Compliance
- Uphold GEM’s integrated management system and HSQE requirements
- Standardise operational procedures and controls
- Ensure documentation, reporting, and compliance are accurate and timely
Commercial & Performance Management
- Review operational and financial data with leadership
- Identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
- Support forecasting, planning, and resource allocation
Client & Stakeholder Coordination
- Maintain strong communication with clients, suppliers, and partners
- Represent GEM with professionalism and integrity
- Ensure expectations are met and issues are resolved early
Culture, Safety & Crew Development
- Model GEM’s values of safety, integrity, and workmanship
- Support supervisors and emerging leaders
- Maintain a culture of accountability, respect, and pride in workmanship
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience in operations, project delivery, or field leadership
- Strong understanding of industrial, civil, or infrastructure environments
- Practical, disciplined, and solutions‑focused mindset
- Confidence coordinating crews, equipment, and complex workflows
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and high standards
Why work with gem industrial?
- A central, high‑impact leadership role in a respected industrial business
- The opportunity to shape culture, systems and long‑term capability
- A values‑driven team that takes pride in workmanship and accountability
- Work that genuinely matters to major infrastructure delivery
- Stability, responsibility and respect — not micromanagement
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Job Info:
- Company: GEM Industrial
- Position: Operations Manager
- Work Location: Australia
- Country: AU
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