About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager to lead our Sunshine West (VIC) branch of a well-established commercial paint business. This role is pivotal in managing day-to-day site operations, overseeing a diverse team of painters, project managers and business development staff. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the branch while driving business growth and operational excellence.

This permanent, full-time position offers an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic industry. Without the need for paint industry experience, you’ll have the chance to leverage your management experience from similar sectors, with a strong focus on people leadership, business strategy, and team development.

Some of the key benefits for the position and employment at Programmed, include:

• Attractive base salary + Generous vehicle allowance of $18,200.

• A comprehensive benefits program offering savings at hundreds of retailers across ANZ.
• Paid parental leave & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with tailored well-being support.
• Long-term career potential with opportunities for growth and development within the business.

Leveraging your strong leadership and business acumen, your key responsibilities will be to:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Sunshine West branch, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of painters, along with a Project Manager and a Business Development Manager, fostering collaboration and driving performance.
• Take responsibility for managing the site’s P&L, including budget tracking, forecasting, and driving profitability.
• Monitor and ensure the successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and to client specifications.
• Foster a positive and high-performance team culture, ensuring clear communication and strong morale across all levels of staff.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute business growth strategies and process improvements.
• Support the development of new business opportunities and manage key client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, company policies, and industry regulations.

About You

We are looking for an individual with a strong leadership background, excellent business acumen, and a solid understanding of managing a P&L. While paint industry experience is not essential, experience in managing trades or blue-collar staff in a similar industry (such as construction or facilities management) will be highly advantageous. The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven people leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate diverse teams.
• Strong business acumen, with experience in managing P&L budgets, financial tracking, and forecasting.
• Background in account or sales management, with an ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to operational management.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and compliance.
• Cultural alignment with our core values: Safety Leadership, Care & Empathy, Customer Service, and Diversity, Inclusion & Equality

 About Us

Programmed is a leading provider of operations and maintenance services across all industry sectors including education, health, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and mining in Australia and New Zealand.

Our Painting division offers expert commercial painting and maintenance solutions, handling projects of all sizes with flexibility to suit customer schedules. From national-scale jobs to one-off repaints, we provide tailored services including high-rise and difficult-to-access work, graffiti removal, heritage restoration, and protective coatings. With over 60 years of experience, Programmed ensures high-quality results that protect customer assets, improve brand image, and reduce costly repairs. Our comprehensive approach also includes long-term maintenance programs, industrial cleaning, and safety-focused practices.

We encourage career development, support flexibility and care about your personal wellbeing and safety. Join the Programmed team today.

Work With Us

Submit your application today and join us on our mission to build outstanding people, strong customers, and great communities.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.