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Senior Commercial Leader

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-019

Posted: 19/06 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a highly accomplished Senior Commercial and Legal Executive with over 25 years’ experience leading contract strategy, procurement, major infrastructure delivery, and business transformation.

This candidate offers a unique and powerful combination of deep legal expertise and sharp commercial acumen, making them an invaluable asset to enterprise organisations, joint ventures, or entities navigating complex, highly regulated environments:

• STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: Extensive experience managing national portfolios exceeding $1.2 billion and leading commercial strategy and contract management for critical infrastructure and operational services at major transit hubs like Adelaide Airport.
• COMMERCIAL NEGOTIATION & LEGAL RIGOUR: A qualified solicitor with an extensive background in corporate, commercial, and regulatory law. Expert at negotiating high-value commercial agreements and protecting complex business interests with major Australian retailers.
• INNOVATIVE CONTRACTING & PROCUREMENT: Proven track record in developing innovative contracting and workforce models that drive operational performance, mitigate corporate risk, and deliver significant cost reductions.
• ENTREPRENEURIAL AGILITY & GROWTH: Successfully founded and scaled businesses across both the construction and fitness sectors, bringing a hands-on understanding of business optimization, financial control, and sustainable market expansion.
• GOVERNANCE, COMPLIANCE & LEADERSHIP: A collaborative executive recognised for strengthening corporate governance frameworks, managing high-value stakeholder relationships, and building high-performing, accountable teams.

Uniting corporate governance discipline with an agile, solution-oriented approach, this professional brings the senior-level vision and tactical expertise required to deliver exceptional value, manage risk, and drive operational excellence across your organisation.

Project Manager | Construction & Complex Fit-Out Specialist

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-018

Posted: 19/06 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a highly experienced Project Manager with over 10 years of experience delivering commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial construction projects across both Australia and the USA.

This professional specialises in complex fit-out and refurbishment projects within live and highly regulated environments, bringing a proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget:

• COMPLEX FIT-OUTS & REFURBISHMENTS: Expert at managing complex commercial, educational, and healthcare fit-outs valued up to $3.3M, with a strong focus on operational continuity.
• LIVE ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST: Extensive experience safely navigating the strict compliance, infection control, and logistical challenges of working within live hospital and clinical settings.
• FINANCIAL CONTROLS & ADMINISTRATION: Deep expertise across contract administration, procurement, scheduling, and precise cost control/forecasting to ensure maximum project profitability.
• STAKEHOLDER & TEAM LEADERSHIP: Proven ability to manage, coordinate, and align multidisciplinary teams, sub-contractors, and senior stakeholders to achieve successful project handovers.
• RISK, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE: A safety-first leader committed to maintaining rigorous site compliance, strict risk management, and flawless project documentation.

Adaptable, highly organised, and result-oriented, this candidate offers the international and domestic expertise required to deliver seamless execution and exceptional quality to your next construction initiative.

Operations, Customer Experience & People Leader

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-017

Posted: 02/06 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to represent an accomplished Operations and People Leader with extensive experience directing high-performing teams across government, financial services, superannuation, investments, and other highly regulated environments.

This versatile professional offers a sophisticated blend of strategic vision and operational excellence, making them an invaluable asset for organisations looking to elevate their service delivery frameworks, mitigate risk, and drive meaningful business transformation:

• PEOPLE LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT: An inspirational leader with a proven track record of building, mentoring, and maintaining highly engaged, high-performing teams in fast-paced corporate settings.
• OPERATIONS & SERVICE DELIVERY: Extensive experience managing complex operational ecosystems, ensuring seamless day-to-day delivery while maintaining strict alignment with key performance metrics.
• CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE & COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT: A dedicated champion for the customer journey, expert at designing proactive CX initiatives and managing escalation pathways to turn complaints into positive engagement opportunities.
• STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & ALIGNMENT: Highly skilled at navigating multi-party corporate and public sector environments, bridging the gap between frontline execution and executive leadership.
• RISK, COMPLIANCE & GOVERNANCE: Deeply experienced in highly regulated industries, ensuring all operational workflows adhere to rigorous corporate governance, legislative standards, and risk management compliance.
• BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT & CHANGE LEADERSHIP: A proactive change agent with a history of identifying process bottlenecks and successfully implementing strategic improvements to enhance organisational capability.

Professional, adaptable, and deeply customer-focused, this candidate brings the senior-level authority and commercial rigour required to deliver exceptional outcomes for your customers, employees, and the broader business.

HR & Operations Professional

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-016

Posted: 19/05 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a versatile and community-minded HR and Operations professional with over 10 years of experience spanning recruitment, human resources, regional operations, and executive support.

Currently balancing a senior executive support role with active volunteer work in the Not-for-Profit sector, this candidate brings a rare blend of high-level administrative capability and a genuine passion for purpose-led organisations. They are seeking a casual or part-time opportunity where their skills can drive a meaningful, positive impact:

• END-TO-END HR & RECRUITMENT: Proven success managing full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and human resources functions across complex corporate landscapes.
• REGIONAL OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP: Substantial background as a former National Operations Manager and HR Manager, with a track record of directing workforce coordination across South Australia, Western Australia, and Queensland.
• EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT: Advanced expertise supporting senior leadership teams, executing high-level diary management, workflow coordination, and executive-level reporting.
• STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: An exceptional communicator skilled in managing multi-party environments and aligning business goals with community or workforce needs.
• SYSTEMS & COMPLIANCE: Strong technical literacy in managing modern HRIS platforms, operational data tracking, and general compliance standards.
  
  

Professional, highly adaptable, and deeply grounded in community-focused values, this candidate offers immediate operational stability and administrative excellence. They are an ideal fit for South Australian organisations or non-profits looking for senior-level capability on a flexible schedule.

Commercial & Operational Executive 

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-015

Posted: 13/05 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a highly accomplished Commercial and Operational Executive with over 20 years of experience leading large-scale, multi-site operations across the manufacturing, distribution, and logistics sectors.

This candidate brings a powerful combination of corporate governance discipline and entrepreneurial agility, with a proven track record of managing P&L portfolios up to $85M and delivering successful performance turnarounds within complex, listed-company environments:

• STRATEGIC P&L LEADERSHIP: Expert at managing significant financial portfolios (up to $85M), driving revenue growth, and delivering measurable EBIT improvements and cost optimisation.
• EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE: Former Managing Director and COO with a distinguished track record, including leading the successful sale of Alliance Paper to Close the Loop Group (ASX: CLG).
• TIER 1 CLIENT MANAGEMENT: Highly skilled in managing high-stakes relationships with major global and national brands, including McDonald’s, Woolworths, Coles, and Nike.
• OPERATIONAL TRANSFORMATION: Specialist in commissioning large-scale production facilities (up to 6,300m²) and uniting sales, procurement, and supply chain teams under clear accountability frameworks.
• FINANCIAL RIGOUR & GOVERNANCE: Experienced in navigating both ASX and Singapore-listed environments, ensuring high-level stakeholder management and long-term value creation.
  
  

A hands-on leader who builds high-performing teams and strengthens operational execution, this professional is a significant asset for South Australian organisations seeking a strategic partner to drive sustainable growth and excellence.

Executive Assistant

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-014

Posted: 04/05 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a highly experienced Executive Support & Governance professional with over 20 years’ experience supporting senior leaders across government, higher education, and corporate environments.

This candidate offers a rare blend of discretion, strategic awareness, and operational excellence, making them an invaluable asset to executive teams operating in complex and fast-paced settings:

• EXECUTIVE SUPPORT & CONFIDENTIAL ADVISORY: A trusted partner to Directors, Deans, and C-suite executives, delivering high-level support across complex diary management and workflow coordination while exercising sound judgement and political awareness.
• GOVERNANCE & COMMITTEE COORDINATION: Extensive experience supporting board and committee functions, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and the collation of high-quality papers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: A professional communicator skilled in liaising with senior executives, government stakeholders, and external partners to enable effective decision-making.
• OPERATIONS, HR & FINANCIAL SUPPORT: Strong capability across HR coordination, recruitment processes, and financial administration, including purchase orders, invoicing, and reconciliation.
• DOCUMENT & RECORDS MANAGEMENT: Advanced experience managing corporate records and document control systems, including SharePoint and Objective, maintaining audit-ready information.
  
  

Known for their integrity and adaptability, this candidate is a proactive leader who manages sensitive and competing priorities with the highest level of professionalism. They bring the experience and discretion required to deliver immediate impact within executive and governance environments.

Business-to-Business Account Manager – IT

Candidate Reference: DS-CS-26-010

Posted: 08/05 /2026

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a highly adaptable and technically astute B2B Account Manager with a comprehensive background in IT operations, customer experience, and strategic relationship management.

This professional offers a sophisticated blend of technical literacy and commercial acumen, with a proven track record of bridging the gap between complex technology infrastructure and frontline business needs:

• ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT & GROWTH: Extensive experience serving as the primary liaison for key enterprise clients, ensuring high retention through effective upselling, cross-selling, and a deep understanding of client roadmaps.
• TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Holds a CCNA1 in Networking and is currently completing a Bachelor of Information Technology (Completing 2027). Proficient in Azure Active Directory, Microsoft 365 administration, and endpoint management within highly regulated environments.
• PRODUCT & AGILE LEADERSHIP: Skilled in Agile/SCRUM methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and facilitating user story creation to align product features with client requirements.
• OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Proven success in optimising multi-channel ticketing systems and developing knowledge bases that reduce customer friction and improve self-service efficiency.
• STRATEGIC STAKEHOLDER ALIGNMENT: A collaborative leader experienced in partnering with engineering, design, and sales teams to translate technical data into meaningful business insights for senior management.
  
  

With a background spanning global SaaS environments and large-scale public sector infrastructure, this candidate brings a disciplined, "people-first" approach to technology. They are an ideal fit for South Australian organisations looking for a result-oriented leader to drive digital adoption and strengthen B2B partnerships.

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At Davies Stewart Consulting, we believe finding the right talent should be intentional, not incidental.

Our reputation as a leading South Australian Recruitment Consulting Firm is built on our rigorous, people-first approach. The candidates featured here represent the best of the best—highly qualified professionals who have been recently pre-interviewed and expertly assessed by our team for specific roles or general market fit.

We understand that timing is critical in talent acquisition. This exclusive selection allows your business to bypass lengthy sourcing and initial screening stages. Every individual highlighted possesses the skills, experience, and cultural alignment necessary to make an immediate impact on your organisation, whether you need Executive, Permanent, or Contract support in Adelaide or across the state.

This service is conducted with the utmost discretion and confidentiality. To respect their privacy, personal details and previous employer names are never disclosed here. We simply present the profile and proven expertise.

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