Assistant Unit Manager

Assistant Site Manager – Remote Operations (BHP Site, WA)

Salary: $115,000 plus super
Roster: 8:6 FIFO
Location: Western Australia (Flights from Perth Airport)

About Compass Group

Compass Group provides essential services across remote Australian mining and resources sites, delivering Cleaning, Catering, Bar, and Administration operations. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that support operational efficiency while prioritising the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of everyone on site.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Site Manager to support operations at a BHP site in Western Australia. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in operational management and service delivery across a large-scale, high-performing remote village.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of site operations, supporting leadership, service delivery, safety, and compliance across all departments.

This role will suit an emerging operational leader with strong hospitality or facilities management experience who thrives in a FIFO environment and is eager to develop their career within remote operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in overseeing day-to-day site operations, including Catering, Cleaning, Facilities, and Administration
• Provide leadership and support to onsite teams, promoting engagement, accountability, and performance
• Ensure high-quality service delivery aligned with client and company expectations
• Support budget management, cost control, and efficient resource utilisation
• Maintain compliance with company policies, HSEQ standards, and contractual requirements
• Assist with rosters, workforce planning, and staff development across departments
• Build positive working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
• Monitor site performance, reporting requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure all health, safety, food safety (HACCP), and security procedures are followed at all times

The Person

• Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant management role within a village, hotel, or hospitality operation
• Strong operational exposure across catering, cleaning, and facilities services
• Proven ability to support and lead teams in a FIFO or fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercial awareness with exposure to budgets, reporting, and cost control
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proactive, resilient, and adaptable
• FIFO experience is highly regarded

The Benefits

• Attractive 8:6 FIFO roster
• Flights provided from Perth Airport
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile BHP operation
• Access to modern village facilities including gyms, pools, fitness classes, and social activities
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Ongoing leadership and career progression pathways
• Flights, accommodation, meals, and uniforms fully provided
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
• Salary sacrifice options and access to retail, lifestyle, and wellbeing programs

Diversity & Inclusion

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our workforce. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and people with disability.

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