Commercial & Operations Lead

**Make it yours**

Experience the excitement of building your commercial career in our evolving construction company, where people and performance make amazing things happen.

**Who we are**

We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what’s possible as one of Australia’s largest self-performing contractors.

We innovate with intent - problem solving and delivering the best outcomes to our partners, communities and each other - that’s what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future.

It’s not what we do that defines us, it’s how we do it, building better together.

**The role**:
Taking on a focal leadership role within the Assets team, you will mentor and develop a team of finance, plant and asset management professionals while contributing to the management and delivery of the P&L.

**Your everyday**:

- Lead, develop and mentor finance, plant allocation and coordination teams
- Monitor and report on commercial business performance
- Lead conversations and negotiations with external stakeholder and key project leads across the Symal Group, ensuring effective utilisation through plant allocation
- Establish strong external relationships with JV partners and suppliers to ensure project requirements are met
- Support the implementation of strategic commercial business plans that align with the group’s goals

**Who are you?**

With significant experience in a commercial or operations role within a plant and/or asset management environment, you will come to us with:

- Previous experience in the mining, manufacturing, or construction industries; bringing a sound understanding of plant and asset management coordination and optimisation
- Proven track record in leading high-performing, engaged teams to deliver exceptional results
- The resilience and agility to thrive in a dynamic, fast moving and complex multi-entity organisation
- Confidence leading challenging client conversations, with the ability to push back when needed while solution-focused
- Degree qualifications in engineering, business or similar; CPA will be highly regarded.

**A career with us**

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.
- **Forge pathways**: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
- **Get ahead**:From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
- **Keep well**: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
- **Stay social**: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

**Diversity of thought fuels our progress**

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.