Business Transformation Consultant
Hays
Operational Efficiency, Cost & Process Optimisation (Energy Sector)
- Location: Sydney
- Duration: 3 Month Engagement
- Start: Immediate (ASAP)
We are partnering with a prestigious consulting services organisation with a significant footprint across the Energy sector. They are currently supporting a valued end client that is undergoing a period of strategic recalibration and focused operational uplift, with particular emphasis on process optimisation and cost efficiency.
As part of this initiative, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced process & cost focused Transformation Consultant to deliver a high-impact, short-term engagement. This role will centre on conducting a comprehensive review of current operating expenditure, identifying inefficiencies, and uncovering opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness, improve cost discipline, and drive long-term sustainability.
About the role
you will take a structured, evidence-based approach to:
- Review current operating models
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and optimise processes
- Develop clear, data-driven recommendations for future state operations
- Assess and articulate associated risks, trade-offs, and implementation considerations
- Present findings and insights to senior stakeholders
- This is a highly visible engagement requiring both analytical rigour and strategic thinking, with the ability to navigate complex environments and deliver pragmatic outcomes.
About you
You are a seasoned consultant with a track record of delivering operational improvement, cost optimisation, or transformation initiatives, ideally within the energy sector.
Your background may include:
- Strategy & Operations Consulting
- Performance Improvement / Value Creation
- Business Transformation / Operating Model Design
- Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence
Experience in sectors such as energy, utilities, renewables, or broader infrastructure will be highly regarded.
You will bring:
- Proven experience delivering evidence-based recommendations in complex environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including at executive level
- The ability to balance commercial outcomes with operational and strategic considerations
- A structured, consulting-led approach with clear communication and presentation capability
Why this role
- High-impact engagement with executive visibility
- Opportunity to shape future-state operations
- Fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment
- Potential for extension based on delivery
What to do next?
If you are an experienced consultant looking to deliver meaningful impact within a dynamic and evolving sector, then please apply now and forward an updated resume to ***email_hidden*** for a confidential discussion.