Chief Operating Officer

Artarmon , Australia
full-time

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This role offers the unique opportunity to drive operational performance across NEXTDC's data centre portfolio, influencing critical infrastructure for the digital economy in APAC.

About this Role

Reporting to the CEO and joining NEXTDC’s Executive Leadership team, the Chief Operating Officer will lead the operational performance, safety and reliability of NEXTDC’s data-centre portfolio across APAC, setting the global operating framework that underpins performance and scalability.

You’ll lead Data Centre Operations and the Global Operations function, driving consistency, automation and resilience across regions, while partnering with business leaders to ensure seamless performance enterprise-wide.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the operational engine of a top ASX-listed technology company and influence the infrastructure powering the digital economy across the region.

About You

  • Proven senior leadership experience in purpose-built data-centre operations (essential)
  • A record of improving availability, safety, reliability and cost-efficiency across multi-site, 24/7 environments
  • Strategic agility - able to operate effectively today while building for future global growth
  • Deep technical understanding of critical systems (mechanical, electrical, BMS, energy, fire & safety)
  • Strong commercial acumen and executive-level credibility
  • A leadership style that builds empowered, high-performing teams committed to operational excellence

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

Make NEXTDC your next move. 

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the broad requirements of local and international companies.  We are an exciting ASX 100-listed technology company, operating 13 data centres across 7 major cities in Australia, with future national and international expansions in planning.  Here at NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company.  

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