Strategic Leader

Senior leadership position with ownership, authority, recognition and reward
- Pivotal moment to shape the strategic direction of a high-profile organisation
- Capitalise on your strategic mindset and technical savvy to drive initiatives

We're looking for a
**transformational leader to drive and own a strategic senior role at the helm of change in the infrastructure and resources space**. You'll join a high-profile organisation at a pivotal time of progress, reform and innovation and have the authority to shape strategy and direction, develop and lead teams, and drive key initiatives to meet the organisation's objectives and optimise performance and sustainability.

**ABOUT THE ORGANISATION**
Talent Edge's client is a top-tier client-side corporation in the resources sector, operating as a key organisation in water infrastructure. They are at a crucial stage of progress and have a clear vision for success. As such, they are ready to invest in their well-established, high-performing team and need an influential strategic thinker to oversee operational strategy, change management and transformation. This organisation has an excellent culture focus and values its people as the cornerstone of success.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**
As Operations Manager, you'll take on a vital senior leadership position within the strategy and performance team. You will use your expertise to play an integral role in the transformation of the organisation, leading the development of operating strategy, encompassing integrated catchment heath and water supply management practices, strategic asset and system strategies, targeted research and analytical modelling.

You will:

- Develop and implement a long-term strategy for operations, to meet performance and sustainability objectives
- Manage change - leading, engaging and inspiring teams through all aspects of the change process
- Facilitate strategic asset and systems planning, informed by scientific research, analytic modelling, and existing regulations
- Develop programs and implementation planning to meet its strategic, operational requirements that lead to performance improvement and the establishment of new business initiatives
- Keep highly engaged with research and modelling to promote thought leadership at the cutting edge of an evolving industry
- Ensure systems are optimised for innovation and resilience by mitigating risks involved with climate change, and championing sustainability throughout your strategic planning

**WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR**
This role will suit an experienced operational strategist with proven leadership and change management acumen, and a solid technical understanding of the infrastructure and resources sector. We are looking for a future-focused professional who is excited by the prospect of influencing strategy and sitting at the helm of important innovation and who understands the processes of operational transformation.

You'll be confident in navigating the nuances of a highly regulated industry with multiple stakeholders and interest groups. You'll be able to advocate the organisation's position within this environment and mitigate its challenges, while staying focused on the objectives of long term performance and sustainability.

You'll bring:

- Degree in a related discipline, post-graduate qualifications ideal
- Proven leadership and change management expertise, with experience influencing teams through operational strategy transformation
- Experience leading high-performing teams within complex organisations and environments
- Experience developing and executing strategies to drive business improvement
- Experience in a similar role in the infrastructure and/or resources sector
- Excellent knowledge of the resources sector (**particular understanding of water and integrated catchment management required)**:

- Knowledge of analytical modelling principles and an ability to translate research, data, and models into a clear strategic direction.

**BENEFITS AND PERKS**
This unique opportunity will allow you to experience more than a career - you'll be challenged and rewarded, as you create and share a compelling picture for the future, find solutions for complex problems, and work towards growth opportunities. You'll develop and lead a high-performing team and thrive in a workplace that allows you a high level of autonomy and control in a collaborative environment. This is an opportune time to join the organisational at a moment of exciting improvement and transformation.

Reap the benefits of:

- autonomy and empowerment as you take charge of significant initiatives from inception to completion;
- the ability to flourish in a senior leadership role, working collaboratively in a team of smart, professional people;
- the opportunity to work in a high-profile organisation that is a key player in the infrastructure and resources space;
- senior leadership responsibility from the get-go, working as a pivotal member of the senior lea