Director

Role OverviewThe Director is a senior executive responsible for leading a key function, business unit, or strategic initiative within the Australian operations. The Director drives strategic planning, operational excellence, financial performance, and organizational growth while ensuring compliance with Australian corporate governance, industrial relations, and regulatory frameworks. This role requires a visionary leader who can translate corporate strategy into actionable plans, build high-performing teams, and foster a culture of accountability, safety, and results.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CEO/MD and executive leadership team to define and execute the company’s long-term vision and strategic roadmap for Australian operations.
• Lead the development of annual and multi-year business plans, including goal setting, resource allocation, and performance targets.
• Identify market opportunities, competitive threats, and emerging trends to position the business for sustainable growth within the Australian market.
• Represent the company with key clients, partners, industry bodies, and government entities.

2. Operational & Financial Management

• Own the Profit & Loss (P&L) for the assigned function or division, ensuring revenue growth, margin targets, and cost efficiency.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with corporate KPIs, quality standards, safety protocols, and compliance requirements.
• Drive operational improvements through process optimization, technology adoption, and performance metrics.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation processes.
• Manage capital expenditure (CapEx) and ensure return on investment (ROI) for major projects.

3. People Leadership & Culture

• Build, mentor, and retain a strong leadership team with clear accountability and development paths.
• Foster a high-performance culture based on collaboration, integrity, and continuous learning.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in line with Australian workplace expectations.
• Oversee talent management, succession planning, and workforce development.
• Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009, Modern Awards, and National Employment Standards (NES).

4. Governance, Risk & Compliance (Australia-specific)

• Ensure full compliance with Australian laws and regulations, including:
• Corporations Act 2001 (for ASX-listed or proprietary companies)
• Fair Work Act 2009 and relevant Modern Awards
• Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act – including officer’s duty of due diligence
• Privacy Act 1988 (including Australian Privacy Principles – APPs)
• Industry-specific regulations (e.g., APRA, ASIC, state-based requirements)
• Implement and oversee robust risk management frameworks (operational, financial, legal, reputational risks).
• Report regularly to the CEO, Board, or executive committee on performance, risks, compliance, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure proper tax compliance (GST, PAYG, Superannuation, FBT, Income Tax) in coordination with finance teams.

5. Stakeholder & External Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (other directors, departments) and external partners (vendors, government entities, clients, industry associations).
• Lead high-stakes negotiations, strategic alliances, and major contract discussions.
• Represent the company in media, conferences, and industry forums as required.
• Engage with relevant government departments and regulatory bodies (e.g., SafeWork, Fair Work Ombudsman, ATO, local councils).

6. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Champion a culture of safety and wellbeing across the function.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and industry-specific safety standards.
• Lead incident response, investigation, and continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Promote mental health and wellbeing initiatives in the workplace.

Key Selection CriteriaQualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Engineering, Law, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience, with at least 5–7 years in a senior executive role (Director, GM, or equivalent).
• Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of [insert industry: e.g., manufacturing, construction, financial services, technology, retail, healthcare] within the Australian market.
• Scale: Experience managing large teams (e.g., 50–200+ employees) and significant P&L (e.g., $10M–$100M+ revenue).
• Board/Committee Experience: Experience reporting to or serving on Boards or executive committees is highly regarded.

Technical & Regulatory Knowledge (Australia-specific)

• Strong understanding of Australian corporate governance principles (ASX Corporate Governance Council Principles if applicable).
• Knowledge of directors' duties and responsibilities under the Corporations Act 2001 (duty of care, duty of loyalty, insolvent trading).
• Familiarity with Australian employment law (Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, enterprise bargaining, unfair dismissal).
• Understanding of WHS due diligence obligations for officers.
• Financial literacy (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, CapEx).
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and reporting tools.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Decision-Making: Proven ability to make tough, data-driven decisions under pressure.
• People Leadership: Experience building and leading diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Negotiation & Influence: Strong skills in managing stakeholders, partners, unions, and clients.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Ability to lead through change, crisis, or high-growth environments.
• Integrity & Ethics: Uncompromising commitment to compliance, ethical conduct, and transparency.
• Emotional Intelligence: High self-awareness and ability to build trust across all levels.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $12,000.00 – $15,000.00 per monthExpected hours: 19 per weekBenefits:

• Health insurance
• Salary packaging
• Visa sponsorship
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote