In-Demand Manager Jobs in Victoria

Operations Manager
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
13d
Site Manager
GrainCorp —Donald VIC
- Up to $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Parental leave
- Referral program
Field Sales Manager
Engage Direct —Melbourne VIC
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Bachelor's degree
Quick Apply
12d
Hotel or Motel Manager
SAI SAS PTY LTD —East Melbourne VIC
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
- Employee discount
Quick Apply
General Manager Bendigo
Thales —Bendigo VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- No degree
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
3d
Sub-Regional Director of Student Support | VIC
OneSchool Global AU —Bendigo VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
General Manager / Hotel Manager
Cleveland Estate, Macedon Ranges —Lancefield VIC
- Contract
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Administrative experience
Events Manager
Marriott International, Inc —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
Store Manager - Geelong, VIC
Ally Fashion —Geelong VIC
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Employee discount
- Referral program
Area Manager
Sebastian Property Services —Melbourne VIC
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Budgeting
- In-person
Quick Apply
8d
Assistant Manager
REXEL —Moorabbin VIC
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
Manager on Duty
Electric Indoor Go-Karting —Docklands VIC
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
Quick Apply
Project Manager
DNV —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Parental leave
Manager, Operations
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $131,154 - $155,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Commuter assistance
- Work from home
10d
eQMS Project Manager
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood —West Melbourne VIC
- $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- AI
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
12d
Office Manager
Donnybrook Dairy —Craigieburn VIC
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Administrative experience
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
Quick Apply
7d
HR Manager
Shockbyte —Melbourne VIC
- $85,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Work from home
Quick Apply
Bid Manager
ARO Tender Consulting —Melbourne VIC
- $140,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Work from home
Quick Apply
Facilities Manager
Corryong Health —Corryong VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
4d
Assistant Farm Manager - Aurora Dairies
Aurora Dairies Management Pty Ltd —Sale VIC
- $91,500 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Maintenance
- AI
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
13d

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Operations Manager

Victorian Government -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$142,790 - $191,084 a year
13 days ago

Qualifications

Management
Administrative experience
Analysis skills
Driver Licence
Working with Children Check
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $142,790 - $191,084

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Other

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/VSBA/1940445

This position requires an experienced manager to oversee commercial contracts, manage a team of contract managers and uphold compliance with Departmental procedures and policies. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality outcomes through large, centralised contracts. This is a full-time ongoing position.

About the Role

The School Cleaning Unit is responsible for various cleaning related policies and services, including the delivery of cleaning services to metropolitan schools through large, centralised contracts.

The Operations Manager is a leadership role that manages a team of 8 in delivering metropolitan school cleaning contracts across approximately 1,000 schools. The Operations Manager provides direct leadership to two Senior Contract Managers, who in turn oversee a further six Contract Managers. As the senior leader for this function, the role carries substantial people management responsibilities. Other responsibilities include business and strategic planning, workforce planning, performance management, capability development and fostering a high-performing team culture.

The role will oversee contract management activities and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures across all commercial contracts. Tasks that the role undertakes includes:

Leading and managing the contract management team in the delivery and day-to-day operation of the School Cleaning Program.
Providing strategic leadership to the contract management team and contributing to the broader strategic direction of the School Cleaning Unit.
Implementing the Metropolitan Area-based Cleaning Model to ensure high cleaning standards.
Managing relationships with cleaning service providers to mitigate risks and resolve service delivery issues.
Monitoring contract compliance and addressing instances of contractor underperformance.
Collaborating with staff in the School Cleaning Unit and the broader Deparmtnet of Education such as Legal and Communications teamsExercising sound judgement and making evidence-based decisions within delegated authority.
Providing high-quality advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinating and preparing ministerial briefs, correspondence, reports and stakeholder engagement materials.
Supporting the Senior Manager, School Cleaning Unit, with operational priorities and other duties as required.

Hybrid working arrangements are available, but regular attendance at the central office is required.

This position may require participation in evening and/or weekend work, including some travel.

During any emergency situation, you may be required to work outside typical working hours.

Role-specific requirements:

A valid driver's licence.
Current Working with Children check

Essential qualifications, experience and capabilities:

Significant experience and knowledge in operations, contract management, project management or program delivery, preferably in a large, complex or public sector environment.
Significant experience leading high performing teams.
A tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Project Management, Business, Public Administration, Management or Law.
Experience overseeing service provider performance, compliance and operational risk.

Desirable experience and capabilities:

Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and influence outcomes across schools, suppliers, internal teams and senior leaders.
Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, including experience preparing reports, briefings and operational advice.

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education aims to provide every student in Victoria with equal access to high-quality public education. We are responsible for delivering education and early childhood services across Victoria.

About the Victorian School Building Authority

The Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) is p art of the Department of Education,Education; our main responsibility is the management of land and infrastructure that supports schools and educational facilities. Established in 2016, we are currently overseeing Victoria's largest school building program since the state introduced free public education in the 1870s.

The VSBA builds, upgrades and maintains schools and educational facilities. We also support schools to maintain their buildings and grounds by offering expert advice and coordinating maintenance programs and grants. The VSBA also works in the early childhood sector by managing kindergarten and early learning centre infrastructure.

About the Division

The Asset Management and Operations Division helps schools maintain and manage their buildings and grounds. It includes three branches; Asset Operations, Programs and Maintenance Delivery. The School Cleaning Unit is part of the Asset Operations branch and is the coordinating unit for school cleaning.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website.

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) and a resume. For further information or queries about the role please contact Shanaka Perera by email, [email protected], or phone 03 7022 1711.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday 25 August 2026.

Applications close Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

11 August 2026

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