About Scenic World
Scenic World is a third‑generation, family‑owned business set within the World Heritage–listed Blue Mountains. Deeply connected to country, we are committed to preserving the region’s natural and cultural significance while delivering world‑class, immersive experiences for our guests.
As we continue to evolve, we are focused on strengthening how we operate, innovate, and deliver, ensuring Scenic World remains a leader in sustainable tourism and exceptional guest experiences.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Strategic Projects to join our Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping Scenic World’s future.
This is a business‑critical leadership role responsible for driving enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives, leading complex change, and ensuring disciplined delivery of key projects across the organisation.
Sitting at the intersection of strategy, execution, and operational excellence, you will translate ideas into outcomes, bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to initiatives that enhance performance, safety, and experience.
This is an opportunity to lead meaningful change, influence at the highest level, and leave a lasting impact on both our business and the experiences we create.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Leadership & Influence
* Contribute as a trusted advisor within the Leadership Team, shaping and delivering strategic priorities
* Partner across the business to remove barriers, align direction, and drive outcomes
* Champion a high‑performance culture grounded in Scenic World’s values
Enterprise Change & Project Delivery
* Lead and embed change across major, cross‑functional initiatives
* Oversee the end‑to‑end delivery of strategic projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and commercial discipline
* Establish scalable project practices that improve consistency and impact
Governance & Reporting, Risk & Performance
* Lead project governance frameworks that provide clear visibility, accountability, and decision‑making rigour
* Own and continuously enhance the enterprise risk management framework
* Support leaders to proactively identify, assess, and manage risk
Safety & Operational Assurance
* Lead Scenic World’s safety strategy, ensuring a proactive and deeply embedded safety culture
* Oversee WHS systems, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Provide assurance that safety remains central to all operations and decision‑making
Capability & Continuous Improvement
* Build organisational capability across project delivery, risk, and safety disciplines
* Drive improvements in systems, processes, and ways of working
* Act as a hands‑on leader, supporting teams to translate strategy into practical outcomes
About You
You are a strategic and commercially astute senior leader with a track record of delivering complex projects and leading change in dynamic environments.
What You will bring
* Extensive experience leading enterprise‑wide projects and transformation initiatives
* A proven ability to influence and collaborate at senior levels
* Strong commercial, operational, and strategic judgement
* Experience in risk management and/or safety leadership (highly regarded)
* A pragmatic, hands‑on approach with a strong delivery focus
* A passion for building capability and improving how organisations operate
Why Join Us?
This is more than a leadership role, it is an opportunity to shape the future of an iconic Australian destination.
You will play a central role in driving strategic change, strengthening how we operate, and ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests and team.
If you are energised by variety and motivated by impact, this is a role where you can lead, influence,and truly make it your own.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how you will contribute to shaping Scenic World’s future.
**We will not be engaging external recruiters for this role**
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