This organisation operates at scale in a complex, asset-intensive environment, with a large, geographically dispersed and predominantly blue-collar workforce.
Over recent years, there has been significant progress in gender diversity, driven by leadership commitment, modernised people policies and targeted initiatives. However, the challenge remains in deep operational roles and with clear 2030 targets in place, the focus has now shifted to embedding diversity into the way operations run day-to-day.
About the Role
Reporting into a senior Operations leader and working closely with HR, you will take ownership of driving gender diversity outcomes for Operations.
This will involve:
- Translating existing strategy and initiatives into practical, site-ready systems, tools and leader behaviours
- Identifying and prioritising “tough spot” roles through data and insight, and driving targeted interventions
- Enabling and influencing operational leaders to take real ownership of outcomes
- Embedding improvements across workforce practices, including flexibility, parental leave, facilities and progression pathways
- Supporting the development of new entry pathways into operational roles for women
- Driving a clear roadmap, governance and measurable outcomes across Operations
About You
You are a credible, commercially minded leader who understands how to drive change in operational environments.
You will bring:
- Experience in asset-intensive or operational industries
(e.g. energy, resources, infrastructure, construction) - A track record of embedding workforce or culture initiatives into operations — not just designing them
- Strong understanding of attraction and retention challenges in competitive, trade-based labour markets
- The ability to build trust and influence with frontline and operational leaders
- A systems mindset — you think in terms of structure, process and scalability, not one-off initiatives
Apply
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Eliza Kennedy at ekennedy@thenextstep.com.au