Director, Data Centre Operations – Australia

Equinix; Sydney; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix in Australia seeks a Senior Director of Data Centre Operations to own the operations, maintenance and performance of 18 data centres and 200+ FTEs. You will drive day-to-day execution, capacity planning and regional alignment with our platform strategy.

This role requires a track record in data centre ops, cross-functional leadership in a matrix, and a strong focus on safety, sustainability and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Track record in data centre operations management with large teams.
• Experience leading in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Proven ability to scale organisations during growth or transitions.
• Strong execution focus with measurable performance goals.
• Sustainability mindset: energy and water impact awareness.

Responsibilities

• Establish and track KPIs, SLAs, and metrics.
• Oversee incident response, problem resolution, change management with customers.
• Create business continuity plans and disaster preparedness.
• Ensure safety measures for front-line resources.
• Coordinate with global design/construction for consistency.
• Lead diverse team and foster collaborative culture.

Skills

Data centre ops

Cross-functional leadership

Matrix management

Safety leadership

Sustainability focus

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Communication skills

APAC collaboration

Education

University degree

Job description

Equinix in Australia seeks a Senior Director of Data Centre Operations to own the operations, maintenance and performance of 18 data centres and 200+ FTEs. You will drive day-to-day execution, capacity planning and regional alignment with our platform strategy.

This role requires a track record in data centre ops, cross-functional leadership in a matrix, and a strong focus on safety, sustainability and customer outcomes.