Project Manager – Remote Operations 

Salary: $171,171 plus super 

Roster: 8:6 FIFO roster 

Location: South Australia. Point of hire can be Adelaide or Perth

About Compass Group

Compass Group provides essential services across remote mining operations throughout Australia, delivering integrated solutions across Catering, Retail, Cleaning, Facilities Management and Administration.

We pride ourselves on delivering safe, high-quality services that create a home away from home for our clients and customers, while supporting our people to thrive in remote environments.

This role is ideal for a client-focused operational leader with a safety-first mindset, strong commercial acumen, people leadership capability and the ability to drive Operational Excellence. 

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our remote operations in South Australia.

This role is ideal for a client-focused operational leader with strong commercial acumen, people leadership capability and a safety-first mindset. You will work closely with Unit Managers and the Account Manager to deliver contractual outcomes, drive performance and foster a strong operational culture across site.

Key Responsibilities

Actively drive a positive, collaborative culture across all assets with a safety-first mindset 

Establish and monitor Operational Excellence standards and procedures

Effectively leverage Compass Systems and resources to deliver Operational Excellence

Maintain a strong client and customer focus, anticipating needs and delivering added value

Build and sustain effective client relationships, ensuring contractual obligations are met

Consumer Sales & Service Excellence

Establish and monitor high-quality operational standards across the site

Drive strategies to improve service delivery, customer satisfaction, volumes and margins

Champion site presentation, brand and merchandising standards

Develop and implement retail sales and marketing strategies

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Commercial & Financial Performance

Manage cost of food and goods in line with budgeted targets

Drive operational efficiencies to deliver sustainable financial outcomes

Prepare and manage budgets in collaboration with Unit Managers and Commercial teams

Monitor financial performance using Compass Group systems and implement corrective actions

Ensure accurate and timely client billing and management of debtor days

Leadership & Compliance

Provide leadership, coaching and operational support to Unit Managers and site leaders

Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and Compass Group standards

Identify and mitigate operational risks, minimising incidents

Establish strong internal and external stakeholder relationships

Monitor, report and adjust performance against agreed targets

People Leadership

Lead recruitment, onboarding and retention strategies

Build a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture

Support leader development and succession planning

Ensure performance management, recognition and training pathways are embedded

Health, Safety & Environment

Demonstrate visible commitment to safety leadership

Embed Compass Group’s Safety Culture framework

Ensure compliance with WHS, food safety (HACCP) and environmental standards

Coach leaders to identify, eliminate or reduce risk

The person

Min 5 years' experience in an operational leadership role

Proven capability to deliver operational excellence

Proven capability to build a high performance team

Strong understanding of WHS, food safety and environmental compliance

Proven commercial acumen, including budget management

Ability to build strong relationships with clients and diverse stakeholders

Sound knowledge of workplace relations and awards

Strong IT and systems capability

Desirable:

Business or Degree qualification

Contract management experience

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

FIFO or remote operations experience

The Benefits

Competitive FIFO salary + super

FIFO roster with flights, accommodation, meals and uniforms provided

Access to site facilities (gym, recreation and social activities)

Comprehensive onboarding and training through Compass Group

Ongoing leadership development and career progression

Paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options

Access to wellbeing, retail and lifestyle programs

Diversity & Inclusion

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and people with disability.