Site Operations Officer – Election Support

About the role

A 5-month contract starting 30 November, advertised by Randstad for an independent state statutory authority or government agency. The Site Operations Officer oversees day-to-day site logistics, facility readiness and contractor workflows at a major Central Operations and Processing Centre, working closely with the Site Manager. The role runs from initial facility fit-out through high-volume processing to post-event decommissioning, ensuring facilities run smoothly, risks are mitigated in real time and all on-site activity meets statutory, security and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and supervise on-site contractors, logistics providers and equipment suppliers so that delivery schedules and service standards are met.
• Carry out continuous site audits and quality inspections across setup, live operations and decommissioning to remove operational bottlenecks.
• Act as the central operational contact between external trades and vendors, logistics staff and internal teams.
• Manage facility resources and day-to-day admin support, resolving queries and equipment issues quickly.
• Enforce Work Health and Safety (WHS) compliance, risk assessments and incident response procedures, and escalate emerging risks or resource shortages to the Site Manager with proposed solutions.

Required profile

• Demonstrated background in site operations, facilities coordination, logistics or large-scale event/operational setup and decommissioning.
• Proven ability to supervise on-site suppliers and trade contractors against timelines, scope and quality.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, site risk management and emergency management; current WHS and First Aid certificates or willingness to obtain them are highly regarded.
• Resilience to troubleshoot under tight deadlines in a highly regulated environment, and strong interpersonal skills with technical teams, public sector stakeholders and contractors.
• Commitment to public sector values, including strict professional impartiality and political neutrality.
• Driving licence and satisfactory national criminal history check required.