Village Manager

Job Description

Do you have a passion for shaping and influencing company culture? If so, we want you to join our team! 

Sodexo have leadership opportunities across our remote sites in the Goldfields Region. We’re looking for Village Managers to join our Mining West Portfolio to oversee and manage village operations. We want you to bring your passion for safety and people management to our team!

This is a FIFO Role, 8:6 Roaster flying out from Perth.

About the Role

You will play a critical role in the successful running of village operations. Village managers are responsible for managing multiple departments including housekeeping, catering, building & maintenance and administration. Experience managing diverse teams will be essential to succeed in this role. A current manual driver’s licence is mandatory in order to operate our site vehicles.

Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Manage the overall operations and administration of the residential village, including overseeing staff, budgets, and maintenance 

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs to enhance the resident experience

• Coordinate and supervise the delivery of all village services, such as catering, housekeeping, and leisure activities

• Foster a positive and collaborative community culture, addressing resident concerns and facilitating social events

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation governing the management of a residential village

• Liaise with key stakeholders, including residents, staff and external service providers

• Manage the village's financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, and revenue generation.

About You

You’ll have a client and consumer centric approach to service. Financial acumen, implementing cost saving initiatives, systems utilisation, compliance and reporting are all skills that you possess, but people management skills are where you excel. You will be required to identify areas for improvement and utilise our systems, policies and procedures with a view towards improving the efficiency of village operations.

You are a food safety champion and will be familiar with HACCP compliance and remote site HSE requirements. Your strongest management skills will be related to people, teams and culture. You will have the ability to build and support team cohesion and will be a safety leader for all employees on site. You’ll have a proven ability to negotiate, influence, listen, guide and interact effectively with people at all levels of the business. 

Qualifications

Previous remote site experience is highly desirable. In lieu of remote experience, extensive hospitality experience at a general manager level will be transferrable to this opportunity.

Additional Information

Why choose Sodexo?

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. With us, you belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. We are always looking for people to join our team and help us create a lasting impact on individuals, society, and the planet. At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.   

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!

How to apply?

If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.    

One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.   

What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!