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Operations Manager

Animal Emergency Australia

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Location:
Australia, Canberra

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Category:
Office Administration

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

110000.00 - 120000.00 AUD / Year

Job Description:

Lead. Support. Shape. Drive CVES Gungahlin's emergency team, streamline operations, and foster a people- and pet-first culture. This role is ideal for an experienced Operations Manager from industries including, health, community services, education, logistics, or other professional services. You’ll be working closely with the Hospital Administrator to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, continuous improvement, and a positive team environment. This role includes leadership responsibilities and oversight of key operational processes, resources, and compliance.

Job Responsibility:

  • Management of day-to-day clinic operations including decision making, budgeting and reporting to ensure an efficient, safe and well-functioning workplace
  • Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and productivity
  • Contribute to strategic planning and business forecasting
  • Oversee inventory and equipment management
  • Ensure WHS oversight and accurate reporting
  • Supervise, coach, and manage direct reports
  • Cultivate a collaborative and professional work culture

Requirements:

  • 5+ years’ experience in an operations, facilities, practice or service management role
  • Strong background in people leadership, performance management and coaching
  • Experience improving and documenting processes, systems and workflows
  • Strong ability to drive exceptional performance and deliver operational excellence
  • Demonstrated planning, time management and organisational skills, particularly in managing multiple tasks and multidisciplinary issues to achieve business goals and meet deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage and build relationships with colleagues, team members and key stakeholders
  • Strong negotiation, influencing, and persuasion skills
  • Impeccable integrity, ethics, and professionalism along with empathy for others and a love of animals
  • A high level of dependability in all aspects of the job, including the ability to be calm and take accountability for actions
  • Some weekend or after-hours availability (due to the nature of after-hours emergency services)

Nice to have:

Veterinary or Healthcare experience

What we offer:
  • Pet well-being discounts (including discounted treatment and products)
  • Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
  • paid parental leave
  • Refer a Friend program & rewards
  • Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees (Mental health first aid certifications, flu vaccinations, podcasts, etc.)
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
  • Further education & career planning benefits (including CPD allowance) plus internal mobility opportunities
  • Opportunity for training in leadership and management – LIVE program & internal workshops in addition to external leadership training
  • Free parking

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Expiration:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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