ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
The Overview.
ACCIONA delivers some of Victoria's largest and most complex civil infrastructure projects across transport, water and power distribution. Our Victorian business manages a multi-billion-dollar portfolio that continues to grow in scale and complexity. The pipeline includes long-term programs of work that demand disciplined delivery, strong governance, and a clear commercial focus. You will step into a business with established client relationships, proven capability and significant future opportunity across the state.
About the Opportunity / Position
As Regional Operations Manager, you will set the operational strategy for ACCIONA's Victorian civil portfolio and drive consistent delivery across multiple major projects. Reporting to the General Manager and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead Project Directors and delivery leaders to lift safety, program, commercial and stakeholder outcomes. You will shape how the region plans, resources and governs work, bring data-driven insight to decisions, and hold a clear mandate to implement the systems and standards needed for high performance.
What are the key accountabilities for the position?
- Set regional operations strategy aligned to business targets
- Drive safety leadership and a zero-harm culture across all sites
- Strengthen commercial performance, cash flow and risk control
- Lead planning, resourcing and delivery governance for projects
- Build capability in Project Directors and construction leaders
- Maintain strong client, JV and stakeholder relationships
- Ensure work-winning support, mobilisation and portfolio readiness
Required Skills and Competencies
What Capability & Experience will you need to have:
- Senior leadership within civil or major infrastructure
- Track record leading multiple large projects or regional portfolios
- Strong commercial, contract and risk management skills
- Proven ability to lead leaders and lift team performance
- Tertiary qualification in engineering, construction or similar
What we offer
- Leadership of a high-profile, multi-billion-dollar Victorian portfolio
- Real autonomy to implement systems, standards and ways of working
- Daily engagement with an experienced Senior Leadership Team and top-tier clients
- Competitive salary, annual incentive eligibility and salary packaging options
- Inclusive culture that values equity, diversity and collaboration at every level
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
