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.