IT Operations Manager

Sandvik Mining

IT Operations Manager – Kewdale, WA

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Operations Manager to lead our regional IT function, ensuring the seamless delivery, stability, and evolution of our IT infrastructure and services. 

As the IT Operations Manager, you will play a key role in supporting and optimising Sandvik’s IT operating environment. You will be responsible for managing IT infrastructure, service delivery, and change implementation with minimal business disruption. This includes overseeing operational incidents and service requests, receiving and embedding new IT projects, and leading a regional team to deliver efficient, customer-focused IT services.
 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain visibility of regional IT operations through real-time reporting and data analytics.
• Lead the delivery and integration of infrastructure projects across networks, servers, cloud, and client systems.
• Develop and mentor your team to uphold high service standards and process alignment.
• Build strong relationships with global IT stakeholders to support continuous improvement and service development.
• Ensure alignment with Sandvik’s Zero Harm safety vision and compliance with EHS and quality frameworks.

About You:

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on IT leader who can balance technical oversight with operational excellence. You will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in IT management across infrastructure and applications.
• Proven success in leading distributed regional teams.
• Strong knowledge of server, network, cloud, and client interconnectivity.
• Experience delivering and embedding large-scale IT projects.
• Proficiency in data analytics, reporting, and IT service management dashboards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Agencies need not apply.
To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements, work from the comfort of your own home up 40% of the work week
• Company-wide Bonus scheme to reward your hard work and dedication.
• Training and development opportunities, from extensive internal programs to contributions towards external studies.
• Company-funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period.
• Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program, including salary sacrifice options, and a Length of Service Recognition program.
• Employee Referral program, earning up to $5,000 per successful referral
• Short term Incentive Bonus to realize your achievements and dedication to the company’s goals.
• Company-wide Bonus scheme to reward your hard work and dedication.
• Training and development opportunities, from extensive internal programs to contributions towards external studies.
• Company-funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period.
• Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program, including salary sacrifice options, and a Length of Service Recognition program.
• Employee Referral program, earning up to $5,000 per successful referral
• Short term Incentive Bonus to realize your achievements and dedication to the company’s goals.

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, having been listed among the Top 101 Endorsed Employers for five consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and you can explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.

Who We Are

Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.

Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030.

We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.

How to apply
Click ‘Quick Apply’ on Seek or head to our careers page https://www.home.sandvik/en/careers/job-search/
 

For further information about the role please reach out to Talent Acquisition Specialist – Zelda Fowkes, Zelda.fowkes@sandvik.com
 

Applications close: 4 November 2025, or prior if ideal candidate selected.