Adelaide-Principal Consultant-Automation Engineering
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Expression of Interest: Principal Consultant Automation (Adelaide)
Location: Adelaide
Are you a senior Automation leader with over 12 years of experience and a passion for client partnership team leadership and innovation Were inviting expressions of interest for a Principal Consultant role in Adelaidea pivotal senior position within our regional leadership team supporting key clients developing strategic solutions and acting as a trusted advisor in quality engineering.
Why Adelaide
Adelaide offers a perfect balance of lifestyle opportunity and growth:
- Cultural Capital: From the Adelaide Festival to Fringe and WOMADelaide creativity thrives here.
- Food & Wine: Explore award-winning restaurants and world-class wine regions like the Barossa and McLaren Vale.
- Nature at its Best: Breathtaking beaches parks and the Adelaide Hills offer adventure all year round.
- Academic & Innovation Hub: With three top-tier universities and growing tech sectors Adelaide supports cutting-edge thinking.
- Accessible & Connected: Efficient public transport and direct flight access make Adelaide ideal for work-life integration.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager SA you will play a strategic and hands-on leadership role serving as a senior client-facing consultant and account partner particularly on key initiatives like SA Water. This role provides the chance to help shape Planits regional presence working closely with Account Directors and Practice Leaders to develop high-impact solutions and deepen client trust.
Key Responsibilities
- Senior On-Site Leadership at key clients: Lead hybrid teams (on-site remote offshore) manage senior client relationships ensure delivery excellence across KPIs and act as the clients go-to for quality solutions.
- Account Growth & Relationship Building: Work with the Account Director and GM to enhance client engagement provide executive-level consultation and co-develop roadmaps for growth.
- Enterprise Solutions & Innovation: Champion innovative QE strategies including Automation Performance Security and AI by collaborating with our Practice Directors and broader leadership team.
- Cross-Capability Engagement: Lead and coordinate testing initiatives across all quality domains in enterprise settings.
- Mentorship & Community Engagement: Contribute to QE people leadership support initiatives like HerTechPath and represent Planit at networking and industry events.
- Business Partnership: Provide senior coverage and support across accounts during peak demand or leadership absences.
- Automation Thought Leadership: Establish enterprise automation strategies conduct automation assessments and provide recommendations lead automation proof of values and contribute to RFX processes.
Who You Are
- A strategic thinker who thrives in a dynamic consulting environment with the ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders.
- A collaborative leader able to bridge delivery excellence with commercial strategy.
- Skilled at navigating complex enterprise environments with the gravitas to represent Planit across all levels of client organizations.
- Flexible community-oriented and comfortable taking on multiple leadership hats in a growing region.
What We Offer
- A permanent senior leadership role in a growing and agile regional team.
- Direct influence over key accounts and service delivery outcomes.
- The chance to be a regional figurehead helping shape and define Planits strategic direction in South Australia.
- Support for relocation to Adelaide if required along with access to Planits network of practice leaders and client support teams.
Join us and become a cornerstone of Planits growth in South Australiawhere innovation leadership and trusted relationships form the foundation of our success.
Please indicate your expression of interest via Oracle Marketplace by clicking Apply on the top right of the screen. You will need to upload your current CV and include a brief cover letter that explains why you are most suited for the role.
Please submit your application by 6pm AEST Friday 12th September 2025.
If you have queries regarding this opportunity please reach out to
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full Time
