Boom Logistics is a leading Australian lifting solutions company, servicing the resources, industrial maintenance, and renewables sectors. With a strong focus on operational excellence, safety, and customer service, we are building for the future by investing in our people, capability, and growth.
Boom Logistics (ASX: BOL) is a leading Australian lifting solutions company, operating a national fleet of more than 300 cranes across the resources, industrial maintenance, and renewable energy sectors. With over 30 employees and decades of operational history in Western Australia's Goldfields, we bring the scale, systems, and safety culture of a national operator - with the customer relationships of a regional specialist.
We are growing our Goldfields presence and investing in both fleet and people to meet increasing demand from long-standing Tier 1 mining clients. This role is a direct result of that growth.
Boom is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.
About the Role
Reporting to the WA Regional Manager, we are seeking an experienced and highly driven Operations Manager to lead our Goldfields operations, based in Leonora.
This critical leadership role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of lifting and logistics services across the region. You will oversee operational performance, lead and develop your workforce, ensure strong customer relationships, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the operation.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the P&L for Goldfields operations - drive revenue, control costs, and hit margin targets.
* Lead a team of Supervisors, Leading Hands, and operational crews; develop capability and hold performance.
* Oversee all crane and rigging activities across depot and active sites, maintaining safety and operational standards.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key Goldfields clients; resolve issues proactively and grow the account.
* Collaborate with customers on lift studies, scopes of work, and complex operational solutions.
* Ensure full compliance with Boom's safety standards, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.
* Ensure operational delivery meets contractual requirements, KPIs, and service-level expectations.
* Ensure compliance with customer site requirements, statutory obligations, and Boom's internal governance frameworks.
* Lead workforce planning, roster management, crew allocation, and resource optimisation.
* Report accurately on operational performance, utilisation, and financials to the WA Regional Manager.
* Drive continuous improvement - identify inefficiencies, champion safety initiatives, and embed best practice.
* Ensure administrative tasks—timesheets, payroll approvals, rosters, training records, and documentation—are completed accurately and on time.
* Maintain operational readiness through strong planning, scheduling, and resource management.
Roster & Location
Based in Leonora.
FIFO from Perth.
If you have done remote operations before and know the value of a tight-knit team with genuine ownership of their work, this environment will suit you well.
What you will bring – Essential
* Proven leadership experience in crane, rigging, or lifting operations (essential).
* High Risk Work licence (Rigging or Crane Operation) or equivalent operational ticketing.
* Demonstrated track record managing safe operations and promoting a strong safety culture.
* Strong commercial acumen - comfortable reading a P&L and managing to budget.
* Excellent client-facing skills; able to build trust, handle escalations, and grow relationships.
* Strong communication and organisational skills; comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
What you will bring – Desirable
* Experience in a Goldfields or remote Western Australian operational environment.
* Familiarity with ERP or fleet management systems.
* Cert IV in Training & Assessment.
* Attractive remuneration package.
* Genuine autonomy. Run your operations with the support of a national business behind you.
* Career development: structured pathway into State or National operational leadership role
* Join a team that values safety, inclusion, and personal development.
* Salary packaging options and additional leave purchase available.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your resume and a brief cover letter via Seek.
For a confidential discussion about the role before applying, contact our WA Recruitment team directly. Senior candidates are encouraged to reach out - we are happy to answer questions before you commit to a formal application.
At Boom Logistics we recognise the importance of and embrace diversity in the workplace and work locations.Boom Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages female applicants and applicants of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander and/or ethnically diverse backgrounds to apply.
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