Practice Lead (Transport) in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Practice Lead (Transport)
Location: DAS Pty - New South Wales, Australia
Salary: Highly competitive salary and benefit package
Description
Decision Analysis Services (DAS) is an independent management consultancy with offices in Australia (DAS Pty) and the UK (DAS Ltd). We’re experts in the use of systems thinking, programme management, investment modelling, complex systems engineering, and data analytics in government and business domains. We specialise in bridging the gap between strategy and operations, creating effective solutions to complex issues faced by our clients worldwide.
The Role
We’re looking for a Chartered Engineer with extensive professional experience, which must include experience of working on a major rail or transport programme. The successful candidate will be offered a unique and highly rewarding opportunity to join DAS Pty as a Practice Lead in New South Wales, Australia.
As Practice Lead you will set the strategic vision for the Transport practice and ensure its day-to-day operational delivery. The Practice Lead is a senior position, leading a team of experienced consultants. Your role will be to manage all elements of the practice, including people, recruitment, and finance, alongside overseeing the management of key accounts, and the development of crucial business relationships within the transport sector.
We’re looking for a highly experienced candidate ready for a challenge. DAS Pty will cover the relocation costs of the successful candidate and will also manage their application for an Australian work visa.
Requirements
The successful Practice Lead will have extensive professional experience, which must include working on a major rail or transport program. You must also be a seasoned consultant, with proven ability to build strong client relationships.
In addition, you will:
- Be a Chartered Engineer
- Be able to demonstrate a track record of winning work, owning the delivery of solutions; and embedding innovation in the delivery practices used
- Have strong experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Project / Program Management; Commercial & Risk; Systems & Safety Engineering
- Have experience of taking a significant role within complex projects, whether in an embedded leadership role, or through engagements as the authority within advisory services
- You will be able to demonstrate a ‘task focus’; and the ability to distil complex challenges into clear, balanced, and practical advice
- Have a clear understanding of the conditions associated with forming and developing high-performing consulting teams; and you will have demonstrated this ability in previous roles as a team leader
- Have a degree in Engineering (or equivalent qualification)
- An MBA or similar management qualification is also highly desirable
Benefits
- DAS Pty offers a highly competitive salary and benefit package, which includes:
- Pension (10.5% employer contribution)
- Private healthcare insurance
- Professional membership fees
- Relocation (including shipping costs) and visa sponsorships packages are also available
Please click the 'Apply' button to submit your application.
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