CareerPlan

Chief Operating Officer

North Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-08-29 → 2026-10-17

Core

Lead operational performance, transformation, and future development of Water and Energy operations for a multi-utility provider.

Role type

C-suite Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Builds

Water and Energy operational businesses, infrastructure assets, and customer outcomes

Domain

Utilities, Water, Energy, Infrastructure

Required skills

Strategic vision, operational discipline, transformation leadership, stakeholder management, regulatory navigation, capital investment management, organizational development, safety governance, commercial delivery

Preferred skills

Board-level influence, culture building, innovation championing, resilience planning

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Deliver outstanding operational performance across Water and Energy; Lead execution of strategic priorities and transformation initiatives; Oversee significant operational and capital investment programs; Build trusted relationships with regulators, developers, customers, suppliers and government stakeholders; Strengthen organisational capability and foster a high-performance culture; Ensure the highest standards of safety, governance and compliance

Seniority

C-suite, Executive Leadership Team