Strategic Director

9 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia laing O'Rourke Full time

About Laing O'Rourke

We are a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise with $6 billion in revenue, operating for 70 years in Australian construction and infrastructure. Our diverse portfolio includes high security military bases, major rail transport infrastructure projects, and landmark buildings at the transport interface.

We deliver projects that require innovative solutions and purposeful technology to meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. This is reflected in our ownership of Select Plant Australia, one of Australia's largest plant and equipment hire companies.

About the Role

As a Strategic Director based in Sydney, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving our strategic direction. Your responsibilities will include initiating and coordinating discussions regarding our mission, vision, and strategy, developing comprehensive models and strategy documents, and analysing data to draw conclusions about social, technological, economic, and political developments that impact our organisation.

You will collaborate closely with various departments to ensure alignment and effective execution of strategic initiatives, guiding our organisation towards sustainable growth and innovation.

  • Develop and refine strategies that drive business growth, competitive advantage, and profit growth, ensuring we remain ahead of market trends and competitors.
  • Analyse and interpret data and documents to draw conclusions about social, technological, economic, and political developments and their consequences for our company.
  • Work closely with marketing, IT, and customer service departments, engaging with internal and external stakeholders to develop constructive relationships and ensure their input is considered in strategic decisions.

About You

  • A minimum of 15 years of work experience, preferably in top-tier management consulting and corporate in-house strategy.
  • Experience in Construction or Engineering preferred; alternatively, industrial goods experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field. An MBA is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Proficiency in analysing complex data and drawing meaningful insights to inform strategic decisions.
  • Deep understanding of the construction industry and market trends.

Salary Estimate: The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $250,000 per annum, depending on your qualifications and experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry-leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option, and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the society in which we live and work. We actively support a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.



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