Slattery Asset Advisory & Slattery Auctions and Valuations

Operations Manager

Slattery Asset Advisory & Slattery Auctions and Valuations  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Ready to run the show across plant, machinery and industrial assets?

This is a senior, hands-on role for an operations leader who knows their way around trucks and heavy equipment and who enjoys the commercial side of getting the best result for every asset.

About Us

Slattery Grays Auctions is Australia’s largest national family-owned auction company, and a leading auction and valuation practice. From more than 14 sites across the country, we specialise in asset advisory and disposal across automotive, road transport, earthmoving, mining, marine and aviation. Our clients trust us for our specialist expertise, our transparency and our integrity. Behind every result is our team, and we make sure our people feel supported to do their best work.

About the Role

As an Operations Manager, you’ll lead the site’s operations from end to end. That covers how assets are received, presented, marketed and sold, and how they get to the right buyer for the best possible outcome.

You’ll own operational performance across auctions, logistics, client relationships, safety and compliance. You’ll also lead the team that makes it all happen. The role suits someone who balances efficiency, risk and commercial results with a steady, people-first leadership style.

This is a permanent, full-time role based in Hexham, NSW.

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver auctions: Plan and run all scheduled industrial and general equipment auctions, online and onsite. You’ll work closely with Sales and Administration from the moment equipment comes in through to auction day.
  • Lead the yard: Lead and direct the yard team and its reporting so that deadlines and KPIs are met consistently.
  • Maximise results: Develop remarketing strategies to get the best return on every asset, and partner with Marketing on targeted advertising campaigns.
  • Own client relationships: Manage clients and vendors end to end, including proposals, agency agreements, reserves and regular reporting.
  • Value assets: Support auction estimates and valuations, including off-site where needed.
  • Coordinate logistics: Organise transport contractors to collect assets on behalf of clients, vendors and our collection teams.
  • Drive buyer engagement: Build competitive bidding and negotiate outcomes between buyers and vendors.
  • Champion safety: Lead operational and safety meetings, build a proactive WHS culture, and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policy.

About You

  • Proven people leadership with a calm, confident approach and sound judgement
  • Operations management experience, ideally in auctions, industrial or logistics
  • Solid knowledge of trucks, plant and industrial equipment
  • Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with internal teams, clients and vendors
  • Highly organised and deadline-focused
  • Confident with MS Office and CRM systems
  • A strong commitment to WHS and continuous improvement
  • A current driver’s licence (MR, HR or HC desirable)

What’s In It for You

  • Development opportunities and coaching support
  • A fully stocked kitchen and weekly team Friday lunches
  • Free onsite parking
  • A $40 monthly staff voucher
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Novated leasing and salary sacrifice into super

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date resume and contact details.

Questions? Contact Margarita De Castro in our People & Culture team at P&C@slatterygrays.com.au.

Come as you are. Slattery Grays is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders and sexual orientations, people with disability, veterans, and people from all cultures and faiths. A team with different perspectives and skills makes our work better.

Slattery Asset Advisory & Slattery Auctions and Valuations

About Slattery Asset Advisory & Slattery Auctions and Valuations

Slattery Asset Advisory and Slattery Auctions and Valuations is a proudly Australian-owned, family-run business. We are the leading provider of premium asset advisory and remarketing services in Australia and Asia Pacific and have a reputation for providing responsive customer service and dynamic commercial solutions.

A highly experienced team supports the Board, with many years professional industry experience between them. Together with the board they bring not only profound experience across each asset class but also expertise from a range of professions including The Australian Army, Insolvency, Marketing, Law, IT and Finance.

International banks and insolvency practices rely on our services. We have longstanding trusted client relationships with, among others, Westpac Group, NAB, CBA, ANZ as well as many major insolvency firms. We also service major blue chip corporates and government including the Department of Defence and statutory owned corporations.

We offer a national service for our clients operating in all states and territories. High-quality assets ensure our auctions are well-attended and financially successful. We hold over 50 national car and truck and machinery auctions per month across our auction facilities in Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Mackay, Perth, Karratha, Adelaide and Canberra in addition to numerous onsite and online auctions. However our thinking, projects and strategic advice extend beyond Australia’s boundaries.

Our business in new territories is growing rapidly with client asset sales in New Zealand, PNG, Fiji and SE Asia. The Asia Pacific region is a key growth area for the future.

We are perfectly positioned to deliver robust financial returns and attentive business services to all clients.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Hexham, AU
Year Founded
2000
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