National Director, Construction

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Aon Corporation Full time

Posting Description:

  • Key leadership role within the National Global & Corporate Leadership team
  • Lead and form a new national Construction team
  • Develop strategic growth activities and contribute to the overall National strategy

National Director, Construction


The Global & Corporate segment specialises in the provision of Aon client service delivery to large and complex clients, generally serving the top 500 public and private companies in Australia, including large government clients.


National Director - Construction is a leadership role, both for the industry specialization but also as part of the National Global & Corporate Leadership Team.

The role is both strategic and execution focused.

You are responsible for developing strategic growth activities within the dedicated industry and contributing to the overall National strategy, ensuring they are executed in your direct team and supported by state teams.


This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from any of our Aon Australia major capital offices.


Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.


As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.


What the day will look like


As a National Director, you will have an overall revenue and resourcing accountability for your industry team and is accountable for exceptional client service levels and satisfaction across the industry portfolio.


Key responsibilities will include:

  • Management oversight of a combined portfolio of clients within the industry
  • Collaborating with State leaders to manage and grow industry within a state/region
  • Develop and Execute segment strategies alongside the National leadership team, Head of Global & Corporate and COO to drive revenue growth and profit for dedicated industry
  • Jointly accountable for revenue performance and client profitability in the industry team
  • Jointly responsible for revenue performance in the state/region with the State Directors relating to your specific industry team
  • Accountable for client service levels and satisfaction across the industry portfolio
  • Jointly responsible with State Directors for client service levels and satisfaction across the state/regional relating to clients within your industry team
  • Accountable for New/New sales in your industry with Business Development teams
  • Accountable for New/Existing solution line sales to meet targets, responsible for overall portfolio growth
  • Accountable for execution of Aon's best practice operational standards in our Aon United Blueprint
  • Oversight of Aon matrix management and resolving any internal issues escalated within the segment
  • Align the People Strategy to the business strategy and ensure joint ownership by all People Leaders, including the following:
  • Goal setting and PMA reviews
  • Employee Engagement
  • Talent Review (inc. Succession plans)
  • Remuneration reviews
  • Development planning
  • Responsible for ensuring the industry team complies with Aon's Risk Management processes and compliance with Aon's policies

How is this opportunity different


We're a team of authentic and smart individuals focused on providing exceptional value to our clients and our local communities.

Meaningful and genuine relationships are at the heart of our business success and we're proud of our positive impact.

Here at Aon, you're always more than just a job title.

We encourage and support you to expand your knowledge and grow alongside some of the best people in the business - in Australia and throughout our connected global networks.


Skills and experience that will lead to success

  • Proven entrepreneurial and consultancy abilities backed with great commercial and numerical mindset
  • Strong influencing, negotiation, client engagement and presentation skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Great adaptability, resilience and flexibility
  • High levels of personal motivation and a strong work ethic
  • Committed and passionate about team
  • Construction industry experience is preferred

How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce.

Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.

Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.

We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work..

and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more

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