Operations Manager

About the role

Working directly with the Managing Director, you'll take responsibility for operational performance across all divisions. You'll have the authority to lead, make decisions, implement systems and develop a high-performing team.

Key responsibilities

• Overseeing residential, commercial and specialist project delivery
• Leading Project Managers, Leading Hands and field teams
• Managing workforce scheduling, labour allocation and productivity
• Driving project profitability, budgets and operational performance
• Developing, implementing and refining systems, processes and SOPs to improve efficiency and scalability
• Creating clear reporting structures, KPIs and accountability across the business
• Developing and implementing staff retention strategies, including employee engagement, recognition, career development and succession planning
• Building a positive, high-performance workplace culture that attracts, develops and retains exceptional people
• Maintaining exceptional standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction
• Supporting recruitment, staff development and long-term operational growth

About you

• Has successfully led sizeable teams across multiple projects or locations
• Understands financial performance, labour costs and profitability
• Has strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Can confidently make decisions and manage competing priorities
• Has experience developing people, improving employee engagement and implementing effective staff retention initiatives
• Knows how to develop managers and build high-performing teams
• Combines commercial awareness with exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Takes ownership of outcomes and leads by example
• Strong background in systemisation, process improvement and operational efficiency
• Experience in painting, construction, maintenance or trade services is highly regarded

About us

Core Painting Solutions has grown from a one-man operation into an established company with approximately 30 professionals, delivering residential, commercial, roof painting and rope access projects across South East Queensland. We're building a company recognised for its professionalism, quality, people and operational excellence.

Benefits

• $120,000–$140,000 base salary + superannuation
• Company vehicle and fuel
• Senior leadership position with genuine decision-making authority
• Direct working relationship with the Managing Director
• Opportunity to shape operational strategy, systems and workplace culture
• Long-term career progression as the company grows