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Head Of Operations | Australia


Company : Colliers


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-12-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We seek to appoint an enterprising executive with a finance or commercial business management background and a growth mindset to be a key member of the Australian Executive team. Partnering with our Service Line Managing Directors the Head of Operations identifies opportunities for operational excellence performance improvements and enhancing productivity to ensure revenue and EBITDA growth across Australia. Key Result Areas Lead the development and execution of the Australian business plan which underpins our Global Enterprise 30 plan considering: New or enhanced systems Organisational structures Business enhancing solutions Profit growth Budget commitments. Lead and oversee business activities to ensure efficient processes that are aligned with our company goals considering: Premises and property strategy Technology Systems Performance metrics analysing operations to identify trends insights areas for improvement and recommended solutions. Identify and monitor areas of risk and develop and enact policies to reduce exposure collaborating with CFO and Head of Legal. Be a key member in the due diligence and integration phases of M&A opportunities. Lead a high functioning National Administration service line that is responsible for procurement workplace experience and events. Qualifications CA CPA CFA Masters in Finance or MBA is preferred. Alternatively higher qualifications in Engineering or other areas of quantitative reasoning are encouraged. Strong financial numerical and commercial analysis skillset. Who is the right person This role is a fast-tracked opportunity to executive leadership for a high performing mid-career professional with a minimum of 10 years professional experience that includes Management Consulting Professional Services Financial Services Engineering or Property. The role will suit a practical logical thinker with a bias for action and a passion for organisational performance and leadership. This person can combine theory and models with effective project management and swift action backed by analysis and clear thinking. Your previous roles may include (but not limited to) Corporate Strategy Management Consultant Chief of Staff Business Improvement Head of Operations COO or CFO. Please apply with your CV or call Liam Ovenden on for more information. Please be advised that applications will only be accepted directly rather than via recruitment agencies. Additional Information Colliers (NASDAQ TSX : CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company. Operating through three industry-leading platforms Real Estate Services Engineering and Investment Management we have a proven business model an enterprising culture and a unique partnership philosophy that drives growth and value creation. For 30 years Colliers has consistently delivered approximately 20% compound annual returns for shareholders fuelled by visionary leadership significant inside ownership and substantial recurring earnings. With over $5.0 billion in annual revenues a team of 24000 professionals and more than $100 billion in assets under management Colliers remains committed to accelerating the success of our clients investors and people worldwide. Learn more at X @Colliers or LinkedIn. Remote Work: No Employment Type: Full-time Key Skills Succession Planning, Growing Experience, Expense Management, Management Experience, Rackspace, Laboratory Management, Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Relationship Management, Leadership Experience, negotiation, Taxonomy Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr