ESS remote - Leadership

About the role

ESS, part of Compass Group Australia, partners with leading organisations operating in remote and offshore environments to deliver essential services that support workforce wellbeing and operational continuity. Across Western Australia's mining and resource sectors, we provide integrated service solutions spanning hospitality, facilities management, and village operations, ensuring safe, high-quality living and working environments. The Positions We are seeking experienced Site Managers and Assistant Site Managers to join our FIFO leadership teams across multiple remote operations in Western Australia. These roles are suited to commercially minded operational leaders with strong experience in managing complex, multi-service environments. You will play a critical role in driving site performance, leading diverse teams, and delivering exceptional client outcomes. Site Managers will take overall accountability for village operations, financial performance, and client relationships Assistant Site Managers will support end-to-end site delivery, with a strong focus on operational execution, team leadership, and compliance This is an opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role within a well-established and globally recognised organisation. Site Manager Provide overall leadership and direction across all site operations, including catering, accommodation, cleaning, and facilities Deliver commercial outcomes, including budget management, cost control, and financial reporting Build and maintain strong client partnerships and act as the key point of contact on site Lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, driving engagement, capability, and retention Ensure full compliance with contractual, safety (HSEQ), and regulatory requirements Oversee workforce planning, rostering, and operational efficiencies Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with service excellence Assistant Site Manager Support the Site Manager in day-to-day operational leadership and site performance Coordinate teams across departments to ensure consistent service delivery standards Assist with budget tracking, reporting, and cost optimisation Maintain compliance with health, safety, and food safety (HACCP) standards Act as a key escalation point for operational matters and support stakeholder engagement Contribute to workforce planning, onboarding, and team development The Benefits Structured 8:6 FIFO roster supporting work-life balance Access to modern village facilities, including gyms, pools, and recreation amenities Comprehensive onboarding through our industry-leading training academy Ongoing leadership development and career progression opportunities Flights, accommodation, meals, and uniforms provided 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers Competitive salary packaging, including salary sacrifice options and lifestyle benefits We are looking for leaders who combine strong commercial, operational, and people leadership capability, with the ability to deliver safe, compliant, and high-performing site operations while building trusted stakeholder relationships and driving continuous improvement. Originally posted on Himalayas