Introduction

Our client, a leading Tier 1 mining organisation, is seeking an experienced operational leader to oversee a large remote accommodation village supporting a major project environment in the Pilbara.

This is not a traditional camp administration or hospitality management role. We're looking for a capable people leader who can build strong stakeholder relationships, drive operational outcomes and act as the onsite representative for the business.

What are you going to do 

The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable engaging with everyone from frontline contractors through to senior site leadership.

The Opportunity

As the Village Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring village services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with business expectations.

You will work closely with accommodation, catering, cleaning, maintenance and other service providers while maintaining a strong focus on resident experience, contractor accountability and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Acting as the primary onsite representative for village operations.
  • Building strong relationships with contractors, residents and operational stakeholders.
  • Overseeing the delivery of accommodation and village services.
  • Monitoring contractor performance and driving continuous improvement.
  • Managing service-related issues and ensuring timely resolution.
  • Supporting safety, compliance and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Reviewing operational performance, occupancy trends and service metrics.
  • Leading stakeholder engagement activities across the site.
  • Driving a positive village culture and resident experience.

Essential skills and knowledge

You will be an experienced operational leader with a strong track record in stakeholder engagement, contractor management and service delivery.

Backgrounds that may be particularly relevant include:

  • Village Manager
  • Camp Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Site Services Manager
  • Facilities Manager
  • Hospitality Operations Manager
  • Defence Accommodation Manager
  • Workforce Accommodation Manager

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability.
  • Experience leading contractor-delivered services.
  • The ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
  • A hands-on leadership style and visible site presence.
  • Strong operational judgement and problem-solving capability.
  • Experience within remote operations, mining, facilities management, hospitality, accommodation or site services environments.
  • A commitment to safety, service excellence and continuous improvement.
  • You must have current Australian work rights to be considered for this role

What we offer 

  • 6-9 month contract with strong potential for extension.
  • Opportunity to work with a leading Tier 1 mining organisation.
  • High-profile operational leadership role.Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Click the link to apply or email your CV direct to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net

Closing: 05 September 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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