Field Operations Manager

About the role

FMA Contracting is looking for an experienced Field Operations Manager to join our team in Tennant Creek, Barkly Region. Reporting to the Managing Director and Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination and management of our field operations across multiple trades. This is a full time management position. You will not be required to carry a tool bag — your focus will be on leading the team, managing workloads, keeping jobs moving and ensuring our service and compliance requirements are met.

Key responsibilities

• Allocate and schedule field staff across electrical, refrigeration, data, fire and security.
• Manage the job calendar, including bookings, rescheduling and job status.
• Review jobs to ensure they are completed, compliant and properly finalised.
• Ensure response times and service requirements are met across government contracts, including priority work at critical sites.
• Manage staff attendance, punctuality and on-site performance.
• Ensure apprentices have appropriate supervision and that competencies are completed and signed off.
• Work closely with trade leads who are responsible for the technical standards within their trades.
• Keep jobs moving when delays occur due to parts, access, purchase orders or other issues.
• Communicate effectively with management, field staff, customers and trade leads.

About you

• A strong background in the trades industry.
• Proven experience supervising, coordinating or scheduling a field crew, ideally 10+ staff.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Confidence using job management software. We use Simpro and training will be provided.
• The ability to plan ahead and manage the week rather than simply react to daily issues.
• Experience working with government contracts or head contractors, including reporting and response-time requirements, is highly desirable.
• Remote or regional work experience is an advantage.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Current Ochre Card and Police Clearance.
• The confidence to hold people accountable while maintaining a positive and respectful team environment.

FIFO or Relocation – You Choose

This position is based in Tennant Creek, Barkly Region, Northern Territory.

We understand that relocation is a significant decision, so we are open to either FIFO or relocation.

Flexible FIFO roster options available: Flights and accommodation are provided, with point of hire negotiable.

For candidates who choose to relocate, we offer:

• Relocation assistance
• Accommodation support
• Ongoing employment in a growing regional business

Tell us in your application whether FIFO or relocation suits you best, and we can discuss the options with you.

What We Offer

• Market-competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.
• Company vehicle, phone and laptop.
• FIFO package or relocation assistance.
• Secure, long-term government contracts.
• A strong apprentice pipeline and growing business.
• A genuine opportunity to have a seat at the table and help shape this newly created role.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a scheduling role. You will play a key part in shaping how our field operations are managed as the business continues to grow.

If you're an experienced trades professional who enjoys leading people, organising operations, solving problems and keeping a field team moving, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now and tell us whether FIFO or relocation to Tennant Creek suits you**.**

About us

FMA Contracting is a growing regional business with a strong apprentice pipeline and secure, long term government contracts.