Operational Readiness Specialist

CDC; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDC Academy

Parental Leave

Volunteer Leave

Employee Assistance Program

CDC Social Events

Job summary

CDC Data Centres in Australia is seeking an Operations Readiness Specialist to join the Operations Engineering team. Role is flexible and can be based in Sydney or Canberra, supporting assurance frameworks and ensuring smooth handover from delivery to operations.

You will coordinate across construction, commissioning and operations, drive readiness activities, manage the RFO process, and report on risks and compliance while helping lift consistency across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in assurance or operational improvement in industrial, construction, or data centre settings.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear processes.
• Experience developing and maintaining governance frameworks and audit readiness.
• Strong data-driven mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead readiness activities across construction, commissioning and operations teams.
• Manage Ready for Operations (RFO) process and handover criteria.
• Monitor readiness, risks, actions, and compliance outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement of readiness frameworks and governance.

Skills

Power BI

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance awareness

Risk analysis

Tools

Power BI

Job description

• Lead the operational readiness and acceptance of major projects, ensuring a seamless transition from delivery into operations!
• Join a passionate, high-performing organisation, during an exciting period of growth
• Role location flexible - can be based in Sydney or Canberra

About Us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia and New Zealand's leading operator of secure, world-class data centre facilities. CDC plays a unique role in the fabric of the nations in which we operate, and we take this responsibility very seriously.

With multiple facilities across Australia and New Zealand, CDC's diversified operations provide large-scale secure data centre campuses that support co-location, dedicated and hyperscale compute environments, with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone's unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world's best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the Role:

Playing a crucial role from within our Operations Engineering team, the Operations Readiness Specialist will be responsible for supporting across assurance frameworks, audit documentation, and site best practice; ultimately ensuring consistent operational readiness across our broader organisation. Through clearly defining compliance criteria and standards, in conjunction with risk analysis and data modelling, this role will see the successful candidate driving quality uplift and reducing variability across our sites and functions.

• Lead the operational readiness and acceptance of major projects, ensuring a seamless transition from delivery into operations.
• Coordinate stakeholders across construction, commissioning and operational teams to drive readiness activities, manage risks and achieve key milestones.
• Manage the Ready for Operations (RFO) process across assigned transition programs, ensuring requirements, documentation and acceptance criteria are met before handover.
• Monitor and report on project readiness, including risks, actions, compliance obligations and operational acceptance outcomes.
• Continuously improve operational readiness frameworks, governance processes and assurance activities to support consistent delivery across the portfolio.

What's in it for you:

CDC offers excellent employment conditions and benefits such as:

• CDC Academy - Make your mark by enhancing your professional development with the CDC Academy. Enrol in specialised training courses that will help you develop skills and ensure you thrive in your chosen career.
• CDC Day - An additional day of paid leave dedicated to nurturing your health and wellbeing.
• Parental Leave - Inclusive and above legislative tenure of parental leave entitlements to help you start, grow and care for your family.
• Volunteer Leave - Make a meaningful difference with 2 days of volunteering leave for any cause or charity of your choice.
• Employment Assistance Program - Be confident that you and your family are supported with access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• CDC Social Events - CDC's offers staff and their family's inclusive events that nurtures relationships, connection and friendships across the business. CDC hosts BBQs, family picnics and community events, bringing together CDC staff in different settings.

About You:

The successful candidate will combine a demonstrated understanding of functional assurance or operational improvement from within an industrial or commercial setting (e.g. construction, building and maintenance services, data centre environments), with a proactive, solutions-focused approach to ultimately drive outcomes. If you possess experience in developing and maintaining frameworks, analysing key operational data, and effectively translating complex, technical requirements into understandable processes and terms - we'd love to hear from you!

• Previous experience within construction, infrastructure, data centre, facilities, or trade services coordination/program management.
• Previous experience within designing, implementing, and monitoring performance and assurance metrics.
• Comfortability in collaborating and coaching internal stakeholders to maintain adherence to compliance requirements.
• Data-driven, solutions-focused, with a high level of attention to detail both written and verbal.
• Developed data analytics skillset, with proficiency in dashboard reporting and modelling tools (such as Power BI).
• Deep understanding of compliance frameworks, audit readiness, and risk management principles.

Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security Clearance.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.