Sector Lead

Join a growing ASX-listed leader as our Sector Lead – Power Division, you will play a pivotal role in leading and growing our Utilities business nationally.This senior leadership position is ideal for experienced professionals passionate about operational excellence, strategic growth, and building strong stakeholder relationships. This will be offered as a permanent full-time role based out of our modern head office in Melbourne, however we are open to this being located from one of our offices in NSW or QLD.

About the role

You will oversee all aspects of the Power sector, ensuring contracts are delivered efficiently, profitability targets are met, and future opportunities are identified and secured. This role reports directly to the General Manager – Power & Network Services and influences a revenue portfolio of $150M+.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the Power sector nationally, ensuring operational performance meets contractual KPIs and SLAs.
• Driving financial outcomes through robust budgeting, forecasting, and analysis frameworks.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients to ensure retention and identifying growth opportunities.
• Providing leadership and guidance to direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards across all operations.
• Developing strategic growth plans targeting medium and long-term business objectives.
• Monitoring market trends and responding to opportunities for expansion into new sectors.
• Managing risks and issues to minimise impact on business operations.

About you

Our ideal candidate has previous senior leadership experience in a services-based environment, with the ability to understand the nuances with managing critical infrastructure assets. You will also have:

• Degree in Business Management, Commerce or equivalent.
• Demonstrated expertise in overseeing complex business operations, prioritising both operational efficiency and sustained profitability.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Ability to think strategically and influence key internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Passion to genuinely build relationships that aim to exceed the needs of our clients.
• Exposure to the Power industry is highly desirable, but not essential.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with:

• Career development – we offer genuine growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to our online learning platform, and eligibility for our mentoring and leadership development programs.
• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering, defence and purchased leave available.
• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.

How to apply

Please submit your interest with your resume and an optional cover letter. Applications for this role will close Monday 8th December at 9am.

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.

Applications are unable to be accepted by email, however if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email