Operations Manager

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Interflow is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects from our Melbourne site. This full‑time, onsite role sits on the regional leadership team and demands strategic thinking and operational excellence to deliver safely, on time and within budget while upholding the highest quality standards. You’ll team with Business Development, Estimating and functional leaders to win work and drive sustainable growth, while inspiring large teams and fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Required: engineering degree, senior management experience in complex infrastructure, strong commercial acumen and exceptional stakeholder skills. In your application, highlight multi‑project delivery, financial stewardship, people leadership and measurable outcomes, demonstrate safety leadership and customer relationships, and align with Interflow values; note Melbourne onsite and no agency approaches.

About Us

With over 85 years of tangible impact, we have carved out our place as a leader in water infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. Embrace the opportunity to be part of our dynamic team creating the future of water for generations to come. Your expertise and dedication will play a pivotal role in our continued success and be a driving force in our journey towards a water-resilient world.

The Opportunity

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence? We have a rare opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects while shaping the future growth of the region. As a key member of the regional leadership team, you'll be responsible for driving excellence across multiple project delivery teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You'll play a critical role in balancing strategic leadership with operational execution, working closely with Business Development, Estimating and functional leaders to secure future work and deliver sustainable business outcomes.

Success in this role is about more than project delivery. You'll inspire and develop high performing teams, foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. You'll build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, helping to identify new opportunities while ensuring exceptional project outcomes that strengthen long term partnerships. This role offers the opportunity to influence regional performance across operations, financial management, people leadership and customer relationships, making a genuine impact on both our business and the communities we serve. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys empowering people in solving complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

You will bring:

• Extensive relevant industry experience at senior management level
• Degree qualifications in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or like discipline)
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing multiple, complex infrastructure projects and delivering operational and financial outcomes
• Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire large, high performing teams while fostering a positive and collaborative culture
• Strong commercial acumen, including project financial management, planning and the ability to execute strategic operational plans
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across customers, teams and the business
• Highly developed organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in a fast paced environment

Our Team

At Interflow, we are honest, reliable, competent and respectful. We adopt a safety-first mindset where the health, wellbeing and safety of our people is of top priority. We support each other to learn and be our best every day. We value new ideas and work together to create innovative solutions for our customers. We’re proud of our rich history and are committed to delivering our purpose: improve the lives of the people we work with, the communities we serve and the environment we work in, for generations to come.

How We Support You

We provide excellent career opportunities, professional challenges and highly desirable industry sector experience. By joining our team, you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary package including a fully maintained vehicle and bonus structure
• On the job training and continuous development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements with work from home options available
• Gender neutral parental leave entitlements
• Job security – we are an essential service business with a strong pipeline of work
• A well-established reward and recognition program including monthly awards
• Employee referral program with a generous bonus payment up to $5000
• As a WORK180 endorsed employer, we are recognised globally as an organisation that’s diverse, inclusive and supports women in the workplace.

So, what are you waiting for? Join us in making a meaningful impact. Apply Now and submit your resume for consideration.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches for this role.