Senior Continuous Improvement Lead — Oil & Gas (FIFO)

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

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.