Executive Leader, Data Centre Operations & Performance

Equinix, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix Australia is seeking a Senior Director of Data Centre Operations to own day-to-day operations, maintenance, and performance for 18 data centres and 200+ FTEs across the country. You will drive strategic priorities aligned with our next-gen platform strategy and oversee incident response, capacity and continuity planning.

You will lead a large, diverse team, evolve global standards, and partner with Compliance, Security and other functions to ensure safety and exceptional customer

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading 80–100+ frontline staff in data centre operations.
• Experience managing incident response, problem resolution and change management.
• Strong execution focus with measurable performance improvements.
• Comfort leading in a matrix organisation with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Sustainability mindset, energy and water usage awareness.

Responsibilities

• Establish and track KPIs, SLAs, and budget for data centre operations.
• Oversee incident response, resolution, and change management with customers.
• Develop and implement business continuity, disaster preparedness, and logistics plans.
• Ensure safety measures and consistent front-line operations across all data centres in country.
• Lead a diverse APAC regional operations team and drive global policy alignment.

Skills

Data centre operations

Cross-functional leadership

Performance management

Strategic planning

Safety leadership

Education

University degree

Job description

Equinix Australia is seeking a Senior Director of Data Centre Operations to own day-to-day operations, maintenance, and performance for 18 data centres and 200+ FTEs across the country. You will drive strategic priorities aligned with our next-gen platform strategy and oversee incident response, capacity and continuity planning.

You will lead a large, diverse team, evolve global standards, and partner with Compliance, Security and other functions to ensure safety and exceptional customer