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Executive Recruitment & Leadership Careers in Power & Utilities

The power and utilities sector is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. As electricity networks evolve, infrastructure investment accelerates and customer expectations continue to change, organisations are seeking experienced leaders who can balance operational reliability with innovation and long-term strategic planning.


PARTNER Executive partners with professionals across electricity generation, transmission, distribution, utilities and energy infrastructure to connect exceptional talent with organisations delivering Australia's future energy network. Whether you're leading critical assets, driving digital transformation or delivering major infrastructure programs, we help experienced professionals take the next step in their careers.



As both a specialist executive search firm and professional recruitment partner, we work with publicly listed organisations, utilities, government enterprises, infrastructure owners, network operators, EPC contractors and renewable energy providers. Many of the leadership opportunities we recruit are confidential and never advertised, providing our candidates with access to exclusive executive appointments and senior management roles.

ROLES RECRUITED IN power & utilitiES

We focus on identifying leaders and executives who possess commercial acumen, appropriate sector experience for their role, and leadership capabilities that suit Power and Utilities businesses across Australia and beyond.

Exploration & Technical

Roles recruited:

Exploration Manager
Chief Geologist / Principal Geologist
Senior / Project Geologist
Resource Geologist / Senior Resource Geologist
Mine / Production Geologist

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Executive & Senior Leadership

Roles recruited:

Managing Director / CEO
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Development Officer / EVP Projects
VP/GM Operations
Head of
Project Director

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Operations (Mining Sites & Processing)

Roles recruited:

General Manager Operations / Site General Manager
Mine Manager (Open Pit / Underground)
Processing Plant Manager
Superintendent (Mining / Processing / Maintenance)
Production Manager
Mining Engineer / Senior Mining Engineer
HSE Manager / HSE Superintendent

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Planning & Projects

Roles recruited:

Project Director / Project Manager
Study Manager (Scoping / PFS / FS)
Project Controls Manager
Cost Manager / Estimator
Scheduler / Primavera P6 Planner
Contracts & Procurement Manager
Commissioning Manager
Construction Manager
Engineering Manager
HSE Manager
Asset / Sustaining Capital Manager

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Corporate Services & Finance

Roles recruited:

General Counsel / Legal Counsel
Native Title / Land Access Manager
Approvals & Compliance Manager
Head of Corporate Affairs
Stakeholder Manager
Head of Risk & Compliance
Company Secretary
Treasury Manager
Corporate Finance Manager
Financial Controller
Procurement Manager
Contracts Manager

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Specialist Technical

Roles recruited:

Tailings / TSF Engineer
Engineer of Record
Geotechnical Engineer / Slope Stability Lead
Water Resources / Dewatering Engineer
Hydrogeologist
Closure & Rehabilitation Lead
Environmental Specialist
Tailings Risk & Assurance / Critical Controls Lead

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Why power & utilitiES professionals Choose PARTNER

Career progression within the utilities sector is often built on reputation, technical expertise and trusted industry relationships.


Many of the professionals we place are approached because of the experience they've developed managing regulated environments, critical infrastructure, operational performance and large-scale transformation initiatives.  Rather than simply applying for advertised roles, they become part of a network that gives them access to opportunities aligned with their expertise and long-term career aspirations.


At PARTNER Executive, we invest time in understanding your leadership style, technical capability and professional goals. Whether you're looking to broaden your operational responsibilities, move into executive leadership or join an organisation leading the energy transition, we connect you with employers who value your experience.


  • Gain access to confidential executive and leadership opportunities across electricity generation, transmission, distribution and utilities.
  • Work with consultants who understand regulated industries, critical infrastructure and complex operational environments.
  • Receive personalised career advice based on current market demand, remuneration trends and long-term leadership opportunities.
  • Build relationships with employers investing in network modernisation, infrastructure expansion and digital transformation.
  • Be considered for both executive search assignments and permanent leadership positions across Australia.
  • Partner with recruiters committed to supporting your career beyond your next appointment.

Get in touch to discuss your next Power & Utilities career move.