Regional Director Advisory Services

Our client is a Canadian, employee-owned multidisciplinary professional services firm that delivers a comprehensive range of technical and strategic services, including consulting, information technology, engineering, process development, project and construction management to the Mining, Metallurgical, Energy, and Infrastructure sectors. The firm has served clients for over 80 years and has project experience in more than 150 countries around the world. Our client is widely recognized for its ability to bridge the gaps between research and innovative technologies, and between engineering and reliable operations. The firm is particularly known for working with senior client management to develop business strategies; managing and optimizing production; executing projects that involve the scale‑up of process technologies, and managing start‑ups, commissioning and ramp‑ups. Our client delivers unprecedented business results for its clients through a commitment to quality, lower operating costs, more efficient utilisation of capital assets, higher standards for safety and risk management, faster start‑ups and continuous performance improvements in all projects and programmes. Scope of Position Our client is currently seeking a highly accomplished individual to lead and drive its advisory practice across its spectrum of vertical markets in Australia. Reporting to the global head of advisory services, the Regional Director will lead a team mandated with finding the best solutions for clients across the firm's mining, metals, energy and infrastructure businesses. The position will be based in the firm's Brisbane or Perth offices. Functional Tasks Work with the Global Head of Advisory and the Australasia MD to further refine and implement the strategic direction for the regional advisory group. Refine the strategic roadmap and existing market plans, expand and improve market penetration, and enhance competitive positioning. Ensure that organisational capacity is in place to deliver on the group's regional plans. Champion the group's interests to major customers and internal stakeholders. Provide ongoing direction and developmental support to the team. Continue to build world‑class capabilities. Focus the team to accelerate and drive the growth of the business, new market development, regional leadership and profitability. Ensure that the regional advisory team is fully aligned with the objectives and direction of the advisory group overall and the region. Align the culture, values, metrics and governance of the advisory group to those of the overall organisation. Report regularly and proactively to the Global Head of Advisory and the Regional MD on results and plans going forward. Lead the expansion of the advisory business and brand into new markets. Engage with strategic stakeholders in those markets. Remain abreast of the industry, competitors and trends to ensure that the firm's regional services best align to market needs. Ensure that all alliance, acquisition and investment opportunities are considered and the most attractive pursued. Serve as an ambassador for the advisory group, representing it at appropriate conferences, speaking engagements and other external industry events in the region. Key Performance Deliverables In light of the identified responsibilities, the following are specific deliverables that the position is designed to achieve. Specific performance measures will be discussed with and agreed upon with the successful candidate. Competency Profile Strategic Approach – Develops a strategic plan to realise the vision; revises strategy in light of changing circumstances; takes a long‑term view of organisational success; works to clarify long‑term organisational goals; stands back from immediate problems to focus on far‑reaching ideas. Influence – Articulates key points of an argument persuasively; negotiates skillfully and convinces others to own the point of view; directly and indirectly impacts the decisions or opinions of others; mobilises people into action. Results Orientation – Focuses strongly on achieving agreed‑upon outcomes and ensuring key objectives are met; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; aims to improve upon past performance; establishes aggressive personal targets and strives to achieve them. Initiative – Proactive; seizes opportunities and acts upon them immediately; takes responsibility for own actions and addresses problems before asked. Customer / Client Orientation – Strives to provide customers or clients with personalised and efficient service; anticipates customers’ needs; quickly follows up on customer or client contacts and complaints; monitors and acts on measures of customer or client satisfaction. Industry & Market Awareness – Seeks to anticipate and respond to industry and market changes by understanding key characteristics, issues and the factors driving them; is aware of competitors’ products, services and position. Boundary‑Spanning – Incorporates information about the organisation’s structure and protocol into decisions; is attentive to internal politics and alert to shifting interpersonal dynamics; establishes the necessary support networks and cross‑functional relationships through rapport building; recognises, maintains and effectively balances the interests and needs of one’s own group with those of the broader organisation. Team Skills – Helps to create a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support; balances personal goals with those of the team; fosters collaboration among team members. Role Expertise – Demonstrates critical technical or professional knowledge / skills related to the role; has thorough knowledge of relevant products, services and methods; expands technical knowledge / skills and keeps up‑to‑date in one’s own area of expertise. Preferred Experience / Education Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior consulting / leadership capacity, preferably with engineering experience. Engineering degree and an MBA would be assets. Proven experience in building a significant practice focused on operational improvement, operations readiness, investment and business planning, strategy or related advisory practices to industrial markets. A highly intelligent, strategically minded executive with superb communication and interpersonal skills and a willingness to roll‑up his or her sleeves. High collaborative, strong team orientation well‑suited to building consensus in a global concern. Brisbane or Perth based. Experience in building and managing distributed teams of professionals. Highly competitive, unique compensation package for the successful candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr