Operations Manager (Full-Time)

Posted:
2/10/2026, 9:07:22 AM

Location(s):
Queensland, Australia ⋅ Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics

As our newest Operations Manager you will primarily be responsible for managing a team and vehicle fleet requirements of operations in order to meet business goals at Cairns Airport. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual that will undertake all duties involved with the successful running of the Avis Budget Group Cairns Airport location. This exciting and fast paced role presents an excellent opportunity for you as a talented individual to utilise your leadership skills and operational expertise. 

Career Snapshot:

📍 Cairns Airport, QLD Location

💼 Competitive Salary + Bonus Structure & Fully Maintained Company Car

🌴 5 Weeks of Annual Leave & Free Staff Parking

🤝 Supportive, Friendly, and Inclusive Culture

🌍 Global Company with Career Growth Potential

Responsibilities 

 

  • Effectively manage vehicle fleet levels and employee rostering to meet customer demands 

  • Action and monitor reporting and financial plans to contribute to the development of the annual business plan for your location. 

  • Manage location performance against the strategic plan and implement necessary contingency measures to ensure targets are achieved. 

  • Monitor the level of customer service being delivered and continually identify and implement strategies to increase customer satisfaction. 

  • Create and facilitate a team environment within airport operations.  

  • Identify and continually monitor employee needs and implement actions to increase employee satisfaction and manage the performance of employees as needed. 

 

Skills & Experience 

  • Strong leadership skills with previous experience in managing teams 
  • Experience in coaching to further develop your employees while maximizing performance 
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment while of multi-tasking capabilities   
  • Conflict resolution skills 
  • Excellent computer proficiency   

 

Benefits and Perks 

  • Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus + Company Car 

  • Wellbeing programme incl. life insurance + discounted health insurance + superannuation options 

  • Access to discounts and offers with hundreds of retailers and big brands, including on cinema tickets, fitness classes, shopping discounts and much more 

  • Global Employee discounts on car rentals across Avis Budget Group 

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Converge – 24/7 support for your mental health and wellbeing 

  • Full training provided to help you achieve your goals & reach your potential 

About Avis Budget Group 

We don't just rent cars. We're changing the way people move. Across our world-famous brands - Avis, Budget, Zipcar, and Apex - we're leading the way for the global mobility industry. 

Our brands represent a mobility ecosystem of more than 11,000 locations in approximately 180 countries. With more than 70 years of experience in managing global fleets and with one of the largest fleets of connected cars in the world, we are committed to innovation and are moving the future of mobility forward. 

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Cairns

Queensland

Australia