As the world leader in over 100 services, globally we are the 19th largest employer in the world with 470,000 employees working in 67 countries. Sodexo has been in operation in Australia for over 30 years, have over 5000 employees working across 300+ client sites.
Job DescriptionDo you have a passion for shaping and influencing company culture? If so, we want you to join our team!
Sodexo have leadership opportunities across our remote sites in the Goldfields Region. We’re looking for Village Managers to join our Mining West Portfolio to oversee and manage village operations. We want you to bring your passion for safety and people management to our team!
This is a FIFO Role, 8:6 Roaster flying out from Perth.
About the Role
You will play a critical role in the successful running of village operations. Village managers are responsible for managing multiple departments including housekeeping, catering, building & maintenance and administration. Experience managing diverse teams will be essential to succeed in this role. A current manual driver’s licence is mandatory in order to operate our site vehicles.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Manage the overall operations and administration of the residential village, including overseeing staff, budgets, and maintenance
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs to enhance the resident experience
Coordinate and supervise the delivery of all village services, such as catering, housekeeping, and leisure activities
Foster a positive and collaborative community culture, addressing resident concerns and facilitating social events
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation governing the management of a residential village
Liaise with key stakeholders, including residents, staff and external service providers
Manage the village's financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, and revenue generation.
About You
You’ll have a client and consumer centric approach to service. Financial acumen, implementing cost saving initiatives, systems utilisation, compliance and reporting are all skills that you possess, but people management skills are where you excel. You will be required to identify areas for improvement and utilise our systems, policies and procedures with a view towards improving the efficiency of village operations.
You are a food safety champion and will be familiar with HACCP compliance and remote site HSE requirements. Your strongest management skills will be related to people, teams and culture. You will have the ability to build and support team cohesion and will be a safety leader for all employees on site. You’ll have a proven ability to negotiate, influence, listen, guide and interact effectively with people at all levels of the business.
QualificationsPrevious remote site experience is highly desirable. In lieu of remote experience, extensive hospitality experience at a general manager level will be transferrable to this opportunity.
Additional InformationWhy choose Sodexo?
Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. With us, you belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. We are always looking for people to join our team and help us create a lasting impact on individuals, society, and the planet. At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.
We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!
How to apply?
If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.
One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!
Skills Required
- Current manual driver's licence
- Experience managing diverse teams and multiple departments (housekeeping, catering, maintenance, administration)
- Familiarity with HACCP food safety compliance and remote site HSE requirements
- Financial acumen including budgeting, cost control and reporting
- People management and ability to build team cohesion and safety culture
- Previous remote site experience
- Extensive hospitality experience at general manager level (transferable)
- Ability to liaise with stakeholders, negotiate, influence and communicate effectively
Sodexo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sodexo and has not been reviewed or approved by Sodexo.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with integrated pharmacy and mental‑health support via an assistance program provide broad coverage. Feedback suggests the overall benefits mix can feel comparatively solid even where base pay is modest in some roles.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match is a consistent pillar of the package, though exact match details can vary by role and plan year. Feedback suggests retirement benefits are often viewed more favorably than base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave programs under Vita, including paid maternity/medical leave alongside care leave and EAP resources, support family needs. While specifics vary by status and location, the presence of paid leave is a meaningful component.
Sodexo Insights
What We Do
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. Its portfolio of activities includes Sodexo Food and Facilities Management Services and Pluxee Employee Benefit Solutions, activity for which the Group announced a spin-off with a listing expected on February 1, 2024. This diversified offer meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, CAC 40 ESG, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices. Sodexo key figures — 22.6 billion euros Fiscal 2023 consolidated revenues — 430,000 employees as at August 31, 2023 — #1 France-based private employer worldwide — 45 countries — 80 million consumers served daily — 14.3 billion euros in market capitalization (as at October 25, 2023)
