Chief Operating Officer

As COO at Mayfield Industries., you will be a key member of our executive leadership team with direct influence over the CEO, Board of Directors, and divisional leaders.

This role carries an enterprise-level mandate to align operations across manufacturing, engineering, field services, and project delivery functions while driving strategic execution that supports Mayfield's ambitious growth agenda

About Mayfield Group Holdings Ltd

Mayfield Group Holdings Ltd is an Australian leader in electrical and telecommunications infrastructure solutions. Headquartered in Edinburgh, South Australia, we design, manufacture, install, and maintain critical infrastructure that supports Australia's energy transition and digital transformation.

With over 85 years of experience, $118 million in annual revenue (FY25), and a team of 215 professionals across subsidiaries like Mayfield Industries, ATI Australia, and BE Switchcraft, we are at a pivotal stage of growth - focused on integration, performance uplift, operating model maturity, and building a robust pipeline for future expansion.

We are seeking a visionary
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
to join our executive leadership team during this transformative phase. This is your opportunity to drive enterprise-wide alignment, operational excellence, cultural transformation, and sustainable growth.

This is an exciting time to join Mayfield as we embark on a transformative phase focused on integration, performance uplift, operating model maturity, and building a robust growth pipeline. If you are a visionary leader with the ability to drive enterprise-wide alignment while fostering cultural transformation and delivering sustainable growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact as Chief Operating Officer (COO), based in Adelaide.

You will lead transformational initiatives that enhance operational performance frameworks, mature our operating model, and foster cultural uplift across the organisation. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring seamless integration across business units while delivering measurable outcomes aligned with corporate objectives.

In your first 12 months, you will focus on:

• Driving operational excellence through process optimisation and system improvements.
• Establishing performance frameworks that deliver measurable results across all divisions.
• Leading cross-business alignment efforts to ensure integration of teams and processes post-acquisition.
• Building a culture of accountability, innovation, safety, diversity & inclusion (DEI), equity, and continuous improvement.
• Supporting strategic growth initiatives by strengthening customer relationships and enhancing stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO and Board to define enterprise-wide strategies that drive sustainable growth while advancing Mayfield's operating model maturity.
• Oversee manufacturing processes, engineering teams, logistics functions, project delivery frameworks, and field services to ensure seamless operations aligned with strategic goals.
• Foster cultural transformation by embedding values of accountability, innovation, safety, DEI principles, equity, and collaboration into every aspect of operations.
• Manage financial oversight including budgeting processes, capital expenditure planning, cost control measures, commercial negotiations, and risk mitigation strategies to maximise value creation.
• Represent Mayfield externally by building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, regulators, industry bodies while strengthening our presence in key forums.

About you

You are an accomplished executive leader with:

• Proven experience in senior operations or general management roles within industrial engineering, manufacturing, construction infrastructure delivery or utilities sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in budgeting processes, contract management negotiations, strategic planning execution, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Exceptional leadership skills to inspire teams and engage stakeholders at all levels effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business-related fields (MBA or postgraduate qualifications highly regarded).
• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in relevant industries.

Why join Mayfield?

At Mayfield, you will have the opportunity to lead transformational initiatives during a pivotal phase of growth:

• Shape strategy alongside the CEO and Board while driving enterprise-wide alignment.
• Lead cultural transformation efforts that embed innovation and accountability across the organisation.
• Be part of a passionate team committed to advancing Australia's energy transition through cutting-edge infrastructure solutions.

How to apply

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and bring your expertise in executive leadership we'd love to hear from you Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call
Sangeetha Oommen on
for a confidential discussion.