In-Demand Operations lead Jobs in Queensland

Manager Fleet and Depot Operations
Gympie Regional Council —Gympie QLD
- From $162,400 a year
- Contract
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
Facility Manager (Toowoomba, QLD)
SGS —Wellcamp QLD
- Full-time
- Management
- Manufacturing
- Parental leave
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Operations Administrator
East Coast Energy Solutions —Cairns QLD
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
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Regional Operations Manager
Kuhle Pty Ltd t/a Coast & Country Buses —Bundaberg QLD
- Full-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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BUSINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT LEAD
Cubic Corporation —New Townsville City QLD
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- No degree
4d
Motel Manager
Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn —Allenstown QLD
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Customer service
- Team management
- Free food
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Tours Manager
Voyages Tourism Australia —Mossman Gorge QLD
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- First Aid Certification
- Leadership
7d
Support Services Manager
Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd. —East Mackay QLD
- $145,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Maintenance
- Employee assistance program
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Park Manager - Rockhampton
Discovery Parks —Rockhampton QLD
- $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
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Sarina Sugar Shed Coordinator
Mackay Regional Council —Mackay QLD
- $113,123.72 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Leadership
- Communication skills
3d
Regional Operations Leader
Aurizon —Cloncurry QLD
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Bar Manager
Compass Group Australia —Cairns QLD
- $91,812 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Communication skills
- Free food
Store Management Couple –
Community Enterprise Queensland —Queensland
- Up to $15,000 a year
- Supervising experience
- Data entry
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
Assistant Village Manager | QLD | 8:6
Civeo —Queensland
- $110,719 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Food service experience
- Budgeting
Fleet Administration Supervisor
Rockhampton Regional Council —Rockhampton QLD
- $107,154 - $111,619 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Business
- Employee assistance program
14d
Business Operations Manager
Dovida —Toowoomba QLD
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Work from home
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Management Opportunities | Murphy’s Pub Cairns
Queensland Venue Co. PTY LTD —Cairns QLD
- From $76,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Maintenance Operations Manager
Hamilton Island Enterprises —Hamilton Island QLD
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Resort
- Employee discount
Coordinator Assets and Technical Services
Rockhampton Regional Council —Rockhampton QLD
- $190,928 a year
- Contract
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Budgeting
- Employee assistance program
7d
Hotel or Motel Manager
SAI VTYS PTY LTD tranding as kobbers motor inn —Dalby QLD
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
- Employee discount
- Free food
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Manager Fleet and Depot Operations

Gympie Regional Council -
Gympie QLD

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Job Details

Contract
From $162,400 a year

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Asset management
Management
Logistics
Administrative experience
Driver Licence
Leadership

Full Job Description

Drive the strategic direction of Council's fleet, plant and depot operations.
Attractive remuneration package with salary negotiated based on qualifications, skills and experience, including 12% superannuation.
Flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, salary packaging and salary sacrifice options.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

With major infrastructure investment, population growth and expending services across the region, there has never been a more exciting time to join Gympie Regional Council.

Manager Fleet and Depot Operations

Remuneration: Four (4) year employment contract with a Total Remuneration Package commencing from $162,400 (including base salary, vehicle allowance and super) per annum, with salary negotiable based on skills, qualifications and experience.

Closing Date: Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.

Are you a strategic leader with extensive experience in fleet, workshop, logistics and depot operations?

Gympie Regional Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Manager Fleet and Depot Operations to lead a critical operational function that supports the delivery of services across our region. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Council's fleet and depot services while leading high-performing teams and driving innovation, safety and operational excellence.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director Infrastructure Services, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Council's fleet, plant, workshop, logistics and depot operations. You will be responsible for delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable services that underpin Council's operational performance and community outcomes.

Leading a team through three direct reports and approximately 30 indirect staff, you will oversee:

Fleet and plant asset management
Workshop operations and maintenance programs
Fleet procurement and disposal
Logistics and stores operations
Fuel management systems
Depot operations and site management
Heavy Vehicle National Law and Chain of Responsibility compliance
Continuous improvement and innovation initiatives

What You'll Bring

You are an accomplished leader who can balance strategic planning with operational delivery and stakeholder engagement.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Extensive experience in fleet management, workshop operations, logistics or related services
Proven expertise in asset lifecycle management, procurement and service optimisation
Strong leadership capability with experience leading multidisciplinary teams
Sound knowledge of fleet technologies, maintenance systems, telematics and asset management platforms
Commercial and financial acumen, including budget management, procurement and contract administration
Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and relevant transport legislation
Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills
A commitment to safety, sustainability and customer-focused service delivery

Essential Requirements

Current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence.
Ability to undertake local travel and occasional after-hours work.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Manager Operations Roads and Drainage, Jesse Balfour on 5481 0892 or email [email protected]

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 5481 0971 or email [email protected]

What we offer?

Flexible work hours
Access to employee health and well-being programs
Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
Long service leave after seven years
Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

Accountability
Communication
Customer Service Focused
Integrity
Teamwork and Collaboration

You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply

Keen to apply? Simply head to Council's website and follow the "Careers at Council" link to submit your online application: www.gympie.qld.gov.au

1) Download and review the above
2) Complete the information below, as requested
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.

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