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Equinix

Sydney, Australia

Senior Director, Data Centre Operations, Australia.

REMOTELEADERSHIPDEVOPS & INFRA
Who are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Senior Director, Data Centre Operations – Australia Job Description Summary The Senior Director, Data Centre Operations owns customer impacting, day to day responsibility for the operations, maintenance and performance of the 18 data centres and 200+ FTE's in the country. The Senior Director is responsible for the day-to-day execution, capacity management, consistent response/structures and streamlined support. As the Senior Director Data Centre Operations Australia, you will drive strategic planning and priorities for data centre operations, in alignment with our next gen platform strategy Key Responsibilities: Establish and track delivery against KPIs, SLAs, and metrics (incl. performance, capacity, availability, budget) Oversee on-the-ground incident response, problem resolution, and change management communicating closely with key customers about resolution to support Equinix customer experience Establish critical business continuity plans, including design and implementation of disaster preparedness, detailed project management, and logistics coordination Establish and track safety measures to ensure safety of front-line resources Ensure consistency in experience and on-the-ground response across data centres in the country Contribute to the centres of excellence as and when appropriate and implement policies and procedures to ensure global consistency and effectiveness Contribute to and/or support other departments to achieve endorsed business objectives Coordinate with global design and construction team to ensure global consistency and effectiveness Lead a diverse team - shape a collaborative, transparent, and entrepreneurial culture, in tandem with the extended global operations leadership and the corporate leadership team Motivate employees around shared vision and change story in line with our world-wide transformation agenda Empower front line resources to meet customer needs through incentives and process Profile Required Demonstrable track record of data centre operations management and maintenance or similar (e.g. mechanical & engineering, facilities, operations engineering, critical infrastructure) leading a team of at least 80-100 people Excellent experience in cross-functional management and in leading and operating in a matrixed environment Substantial experience in optimising a growing and evolving business – leading a large organisation through a period of rapid growth, merger integration, or business transition Strong focus on execution and results – establishing high standards for performance, setting goals and developing plans, following through and holding people accountable for results Critical sustainability focus — understands how operational decisions affect energy, water and long-term environmental performance as a thought leader in this space Proven ability to work as part of a regional (APAC) Operations leadership team against common goals Demonstrable strength in HES leadership, with a record of improving safety outcomes and environmental performance in a live critical-infrastructure setting Experience partnering with Compliance and Physical Security functions, including audit, certification, access control and site security operating rhythms Ability to provide thought leadership, think strategically and effectively communicate vision and influence Demonstrate and instill Equinix's culture and values Adept at balancing intense short-term pressures with overall long-term goals Strong intellect (ideally with a university degree) and financial acumen and ability to connect operational objectives to financial results Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here. This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization. Equal Employment Opportunity: Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy/ childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political/ organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. (US Applicants) Please click here to see the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster and supplement. Please click here to see our EEO Policy Statement. Please click here to see our Pay Transparency Policy Statement. Equinix participates in E-Verify. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please visit E-Verify. www.equinix.com/company/legal/careers-verify-participation/ www.equinix.com/company/legal/osc-right-to-work/ Accessibility and Accommodations: Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix maintains a list of preferred recruiting agencies. If your company is not on our list, please do not contact us regarding our postings. Please also refrain from making contact with anyone outside of the company HR department. Privacy and Terms: We keep the information that you have provided us for the purpose of sending you career information you are likely to be interested in. By submitting your application you confirm that you agree to this purpose and our privacy & terms. You can unsubscribe at any time should you wish to stop receiving information from us.
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Sydney, Australia
Work
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Posted
10 Sep, 2026
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