Growth CEO, ASX-listed Energy & Utilities Leader

Derwent Search; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Derwent Search is seeking a Chief Executive Officer for Locality Planning Energy (LPE) based in Maroochydore, QLD. The CEO will lead growth, scale the business, and work closely with the Board to drive value while remaining customer-focused in a public-listed environment.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strategic execution, and a proven track record in large, complex utilities or energy-related sectors. Australia work rights are required. This is a permanent, full-time appointment.

Qualifications

• Proven P&L leadership at CEO or EGM level.
• Entrepreneurial, decisive and growth-focused leadership with a track record of profitable growth.
• Experience in consumer-facing businesses with an owner’s mindset for cost and customer.
• Experience as a CEO or senior executive of an ASX-listed company or governance capable for listed environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a clear strategic vision for growth.
• Drive growth through acquisitions, geographic expansion and product diversification.
• Strengthen processes and systems to lift performance.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting and profitability.
• Maintain investor, regulator and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with listed company obligations and governance.
• Identify and mitigate market, regulatory and operational risks.

Skills

P&L leadership

Growth-focused leadership

Executive team building

Hands-on leadership

Consumer-facing experience

Job description

Derwent Search is seeking a Chief Executive Officer for Locality Planning Energy (LPE) based in Maroochydore, QLD. The CEO will lead growth, scale the business, and work closely with the Board to drive value while remaining customer-focused in a public-listed environment.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strategic execution, and a proven track record in large, complex utilities or energy-related sectors. Australia work rights are required. This is a permanent, full-time appointment.