Continuous Improvement Senior Advisor

Airswift; Darwin; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a CI Senior Advisor to drive continuous improvement across an oil & gas operator. Based in Darwin, you will embed CI frameworks, coach teams, and lead high-value improvement programs delivering tangible business outcomes.

You will apply Lean Six Sigma, change management (PROSCI), and structured problem-solving in complex operations, with FIFO roster from Perth to Darwin. Local Australian rights required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, Project Management, Process Improvement, or related discipline; MBA advantageous.
• 8+ years' experience delivering business improvement, operational excellence, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma certification preferred).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional improvement programs in complex operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, deliver, and measure tangible business and financial benefits.
• Experience developing and implementing process improvement frameworks, systems, and governance.
• Change management expertise, ideally with PROSCI or equivalent methodologies.
• Oil & gas, resources, or heavy industry experience highly regarded; Agile, PRINCE2, or other project management certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive and promote a culture of Continuous Improvement across all levels of the organisation.
• Coach and support stakeholders in the application of CI principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Facilitate the identification, prioritisation, and implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance CI frameworks, processes, templates, and governance standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver improvement projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Lead workshops and problem-solving activities to address root causes and unlock business value.
• Monitor, analyse, and report performance metrics, KPIs, and improvement outcomes through dashboards and benchmarking.
• Support organisational change management and ensure sustainable adoption of improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

CI coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Science/PM/Process Improvement

MBA advantageous

Tools

PROSCI change management

CI frameworks

Job description

About the Role

Join an oil & gas operator's Continuous Improvement (CI) team, where you will play a key role in driving operational excellence across the organisation. As a CI Senior Advisor, you will help implement and embed the company's continuous improvement framework, coach teams in CI methodologies and tools, and identify high-value improvement opportunities that deliver measurable business outcomes. You will also lead structured problem-solving initiatives, support organisational capability development, and ensure improvement practices are consistently applied to achieve reliable, sustainable performance improvements.

The role will be based in Darwin NT. Applicants that are currently a local in Darwin are welcome to apply. For applicants that are based in Perth WA, this will be a FIFO position on 2 weeks on; 2 weeks off roster, 12-hour days.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and promote a culture of Continuous Improvement across all levels of the organisation.
• Coach and support stakeholders in the application of CI principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Facilitate the identification, prioritisation, and implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance CI frameworks, processes, templates, and governance standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver improvement projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Lead workshops and problem-solving activities to address root causes and unlock business value.
• Monitor, analyse, and report performance metrics, KPIs, and improvement outcomes through dashboards and benchmarking.
• Support organisational change management and ensure sustainable adoption of improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, Project Management, Process Improvement, or a related discipline; MBA advantageous.
• 8+ years' experience delivering business improvement, operational excellence, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma certification preferred).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional improvement programs in complex operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, deliver, and measure tangible business and financial benefits.
• Experience developing and implementing process improvement frameworks, systems, and governance.
• Change management expertise, ideally with PROSCI or equivalent methodologies.
• Oil & gas, resources, or heavy industry experience highly regarded; Agile, PRINCE2, or other project management certifications are advantageous.

Only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered (Australian Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australian working VISA)