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Kent Recruitment

Senior Manager / Director - Operations

Location
Perth, Australia
Category
Date Published
18/06/26
Status
Open
About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Do you have the drive, skills and ability to work with us as part of our team? Our Brisbane office is looking for an Operations Director who will be responsible for providing senior leadership for the Brisbane office and overseeing all operational activities of the sustaining capital and maintenance services P&L of the Australian region, ensuring the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of projects and services to clients within the Oil & Gas, Energy, Resources and Industrial sectors.

The role provides strategic leadership, operational governance and commercial oversight to ensure business objectives are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and client satisfaction. The Operations Director will drive operational excellence, foster a high-performance culture, develop talent, and contribute to the sustainable growth of the business.

In this role, some of the following duties you will undertake but not limited to:

  • Identify opportunities to expand services, increase market share and improve operational performance.
  • Contribute to and implement regional operational strategies aligned with company objectives.
  • Provide leadership and oversight for all regional operations and project delivery activities of the sustaining capital and maintenance services P&L’s.
  • Accountable for East coast Australia Sustaining Capital and Maintenance services Profit and Loss (P&L) performance.
  • Develop and manage annual operating budgets, forecasts and financial plans for the specific areas of responsibility.
  • Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company standards.
  • Ensure operational compliance with Australian regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners and stakeholders.
  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing operations team.
  • Drive employee engagement, succession planning and talent development initiatives.

Benefits:

  • Attractive salary & benefits
  • Work/Life balance friendly workplace
  • Health & Wellbeing Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Inclusion & Belonging Program
  • Health insurance discount
  • Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years.
  • Great Culture | Safety Focused | Collaborative Team
  • Opportunity to work on some of the largest Projects on the energy world stage.


We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today!



Kent | The Energy Within

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

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