CEO, Chief Executive Officer

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Page Executive Full time
- Growth CEO mandate in mining services & contracting, with full P&L ownership
- Career growth & impact

About Our Client

This organisation is a global mining contractor with a strong reputation and history of working with blue-chip customers. As they grow, they are committed to delivering sustainable solutions and maintaining their strong position.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the Australian operations of a newly acquired business unit. This is a pivotal leadership role offering the unique opportunity to scale a high-growth business with start-up agility, balancing hands-on operational delivery with long-term strategic direction and growth. You will build

Reporting to the Board and working closely with the CFO, the CEO will take full P&L ownership, drive integration across existing and new operations, and lead the business through its next phase of growth. The successful candidate will bring proven commercial and operational leadership, with a track record of building culture, developing capability, managing risk and leading in complex, evolving environments.

The CEO will be a strategic problem solver and a trusted advisor to Tier 1 operators, with demonstrated success in representing the organisation as a credible ambassador. Skilled in developing networks, securing new business, and managing complex stakeholder environments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and scale operations while maintaining service excellence and client satisfaction.
- Own and deliver against financial targets, safety metrics, and operational KPIs.
- Act as a visible leader internally and externally, representing the business with credibility and influence.
- Build high-performing teams and embed a values-led culture across the organisation.
- Oversee integration and change management efforts across business units and subsidiaries.
- Provide clear, actionable insights to support data-informed strategic decision-making.
- Cultivate strong client, investor, and stakeholder relationships to support growth and market reputation.
- Collaborate with the CFO to manage capital planning, budgets, and enterprise risk.
- This is a rare opportunity for a proven executive to take an already successful business to new heights, shaping its culture, strategy, and future trajectory. This is an excellent opportunity for a resilient, growth-oriented leader with a bias for action and the ability to navigate complexity.

The Successful Applicant

A successful CEO should have:

- Proven leadership experience within a mining contractor or a related field, with full P&L responsibility
- A strong track record of delivering sustainable growth, having scaled a business before
- Excellent strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to deliver commercial growth while maintaining a strong focus on operational risk, safety, compliance, and financial discipline
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, able to build relationships with customers and problem solve
- Experience navigating complex
- A commitment to innovation and operational excellence.
- An ability to lead with integrity and authenticity, demonstrating a deep care for people and culture.
- Demonstrated experience in building capability, both technical and leadership, in a scale-up environment
- A technical foundation in Civil or Mining Engineering

What's on Offer

- A Growth CEO mandate with full P&L ownership
- Competitive salary package with STI & LTI.
- Opportunity to lead a growing business that is highly regarded in its field
- Excellent organisational culture with a focus on sustainability and growth.

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