AU Strategy & Growth Leader – Transport & Infrastructure

First Nations Jobs; Australia; Remote; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible location

Perks@Downer discounts

Work-life balance

Job summary

Downer is seeking a General Manager Strategy & Growth AU to lead the Australian strategy, planning framework and growth agenda. You will align with the Transport & Infrastructure Senior Leadership Team to drive initiatives, manage major bids, and guide strategic transformation across Australia.

Join a company renowned for safety, execution excellence and a culture of continuous improvement, with flexible location options along the east coast.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• Significant experience across the full project or service delivery lifecycle.
• Proven success delivering strategy, transformation and improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the Transport & Infrastructure sector and dynamics.
• Experience leading complex strategic projects and planning processes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the T&I strategy, translating strategic priorities into actionable business plans, performance improvement initiatives and targeted growth programs.
• Drive strategic projects and transformation initiatives, including business optimisation, change management, investment assessments and business case development to support informed decision‑making.
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities across existing and emerging markets, clients and territories, leveraging market insights, customer engagement and strategic partnerships to expand the business.
• Provide leadership, governance and strategic oversight for major bids, tenders and unsolicited proposals, ensuring opportunities are effectively prioritised, resourced and positioned for success.
• Support merger, acquisition and divestment activities, including due diligence, transaction support, business integration and transition planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, customers and external stakeholders while facilitating strategic workshops and fostering collaboration across the business.
• Contribute as a key member of the T&I Senior Leadership Team, championing a culture of safety, continuous improvement, accountability and high performance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Analytical capability

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Emotional intelligence

Resilience and adaptability

Workshop facilitation

Strategic planning experience

Education

Engineering/Business/Communications degree

Job description

Downer is seeking a General Manager Strategy & Growth AU to lead the Australian strategy, planning framework and growth agenda. You will align with the Transport & Infrastructure Senior Leadership Team to drive initiatives, manage major bids, and guide strategic transformation across Australia.

Join a company renowned for safety, execution excellence and a culture of continuous improvement, with flexible location options along the east coast.