Manager Operational Capability
Beilby Downing Teal AU5 ·www.beilbydt.com.au
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The Company
Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) operates one of Australia's leading coal export terminals and plays a critical role in supporting the Hunter Valley coal supply chain. Through a commitment to safety, operational excellence, innovation and collaboration, NCIG provides world-class infrastructure and services to its customers while maintaining a strong focus on reliability, sustainability and long-term performance.
NCIG is entering an exciting phase of sustained performance and strategic momentum. The business has recently delivered record operational outcomes, achieved key safety, ESG and throughput targets, and refreshed its vision for the future. Supported by a highly capable, collaborative and united Executive Leadership Team, NCIG is seeking an executive leader who can build on this foundation while continuing to enhance organisational capability, engagement and performance.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Manager Operational Capability is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and a trusted adviser to the business. You will lead the operations and maintenance of one of Australia’s most significant export infrastructure assets while helping shape the future direction of NCIG.
First and foremost, this is a people leadership role. Success will come through your ability to build credibility, bring people together and foster a high-performing culture across operations and maintenance. You will lead through influence, visibility and trust.
Key responsibilities include:
You are an experienced executive leader who thrives on bringing out the best in people. You combine strong operational leadership with the ability to build trust, develop teams and create alignment across a complex organisation.
You are a visible, authentic and values-led leader who creates high-performing cultures and brings people with you. Comfortable contributing at ELT level, you build credibility quickly and influence effectively across a broad range of stakeholders.
This is a rare opportunity to join one of Australia's most critical infrastructure businesses. You will influence business strategy, operational performance and organisational culture while working alongside a respected and highly capable Executive Leadership Team.
For executives seeking a career-defining opportunity that combines operational scale, strategic influence, executive leadership and the lifestyle benefits of Newcastle, this role provides a unique platform to make a lasting impact on one of Australia's most important export supply chain operations.
For a confidential discussion, contact Jessica O'Neill on 0457 336 833. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button.
Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) operates one of Australia's leading coal export terminals and plays a critical role in supporting the Hunter Valley coal supply chain. Through a commitment to safety, operational excellence, innovation and collaboration, NCIG provides world-class infrastructure and services to its customers while maintaining a strong focus on reliability, sustainability and long-term performance.
NCIG is entering an exciting phase of sustained performance and strategic momentum. The business has recently delivered record operational outcomes, achieved key safety, ESG and throughput targets, and refreshed its vision for the future. Supported by a highly capable, collaborative and united Executive Leadership Team, NCIG is seeking an executive leader who can build on this foundation while continuing to enhance organisational capability, engagement and performance.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Manager Operational Capability is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and a trusted adviser to the business. You will lead the operations and maintenance of one of Australia’s most significant export infrastructure assets while helping shape the future direction of NCIG.
First and foremost, this is a people leadership role. Success will come through your ability to build credibility, bring people together and foster a high-performing culture across operations and maintenance. You will lead through influence, visibility and trust.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the safe, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of the terminal
- Building a highly engaged, accountable and capable workforce across operations and maintenance
- Partner with the CEO and ELT to deliver strategy, culture and business performance
- Drive operational performance, reliability, throughput and customer outcomes
- Provide visible leadership across a complex 24/7 operating environment and champion a strong safety culture
- Manage significant infrastructure assets, operational budgets and maintenance performance
- Forster a strong one team culture and drive continuous improvement across the business
You are an experienced executive leader who thrives on bringing out the best in people. You combine strong operational leadership with the ability to build trust, develop teams and create alignment across a complex organisation.
You are a visible, authentic and values-led leader who creates high-performing cultures and brings people with you. Comfortable contributing at ELT level, you build credibility quickly and influence effectively across a broad range of stakeholders.
- Executive leadership experience within mining, ports, infrastructure, energy, heavy industry or related sectors
- Demonstrated success leading operational, maintenance, asset management or integrated business functions
- Exceptional people leadership capability, with a natural ability to engage, motivate and develop high performing teams
- A visible, authentic and values led leadership style that inspires trust, accountability and performance
- Strong commercial acumen, financial accountability and experience managing significant operational or maintenance budgets
- Proven ability to build credibility and influence both internally and externally
- A collaborative leadership style combined with sound judgement, independent thinking and the ability to bring people together
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, business, operations or a related discipline
This is a rare opportunity to join one of Australia's most critical infrastructure businesses. You will influence business strategy, operational performance and organisational culture while working alongside a respected and highly capable Executive Leadership Team.
For executives seeking a career-defining opportunity that combines operational scale, strategic influence, executive leadership and the lifestyle benefits of Newcastle, this role provides a unique platform to make a lasting impact on one of Australia's most important export supply chain operations.
For a confidential discussion, contact Jessica O'Neill on 0457 336 833. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button.
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