Head of Applications

Who we are

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of engineering and consulting to the last stages of installation and commissioning. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

At Worley, you'll join around 45,000 people worldwide, united by a shared purpose: delivering a more sustainable world. There has never been a more exciting time to work across the energy, chemicals and resources sectors as we help bridge today's needs with tomorrow's low-carbon future.

About the role

The Head of Applications is accountable for the strategic leadership, delivery, and lifecycle management of enterprise and projectdelivery applications, providing technical support capabilities for both projects and BAU operations. This includes ERP, CRM, HCM, BI/analytics platforms, projectexecution systems (Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Engineering), and all associated integrations. The role ensures applications are reliable, secure, highperforming, and aligned with business objectives across global operations.

Operating under the Senior Group Director, Digital Operations, the role forms a core pillar within the Digital Operations organisation and works closely with Digital Transformation, Infrastructure & Operations, the Commercial Office, and Digital Architecture & Information Security. A key accountability is providing a seamless interface with Digital Project Delivery, ensuring project execution platforms are fully supported with the right technical expertise and operational capability.

Key responsibilities include

* Define and lead the enterprise and project-delivery applications support strategy, aligned to Digital Operations across Plan/Run/Govern/Risk.

* Govern the full application lifecycle to ensure currency, reliability, standards alignment, and risk control.

* Lead global BAU application support, delivering consistent, high-quality service across all regions.

* Maintain and evolve technical support capability across enterprise platforms, project management, engineering, construction, and supply chain systems.

* Drive continuous service improvement through automation, knowledge management, and optimisation of support processes.

* Provide technical and functional leadership for major transformation initiatives (ERP, HCM, CRM, BI, and project-execution platforms).

* Ensure effective transition from project delivery into BAU with robust support models, documentation, training, and readiness planning.

* Manage application vendors, contracts, and budgets, optimising OPEX and capital spend while ensuring performance and compliance.

* Identify and deliver cost-saving and efficiency opportunities through application rationalisation, licence optimisation, and operating-model improvements.

* Ensure strong governance, compliance, and risk management across architecture, security, data privacy, release management, and change control.

What you'll bring

* Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Systems, or related discipline (master's preferred).

* Extensive experience in enterprise and/or project-delivery applications leadership in a global, complex organisation.

Technical competencies

* Expertise across enterprise (ERP, CRM, HCM, BI) and project-delivery application platforms.

* Strong understanding of integrations, data platforms, APIs, workflow technologies, and cloud-based architectures.

* Deep knowledge of SDLC, DevOps, application security, and governance frameworks.

* Familiarity with engineering and construction industry digital toolsets (preferred).

Leadership & commercial competencies

* Experience leading global, multidisciplinary application teams.

* Strong vendor-management and commercial negotiation skills.

* Proven capability in delivering operational excellence and large-scale transformation programmes.

* Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-engagement skills

Why apply?

* Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

* Access to our global online learning and development platform

* Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

* A diverse, inclusive and value-driven culture

* A role where you can make a genuine impact

Moving forward together

At Worley, we're building a culture that energizes and empowers our people to create sustainable impact. We value belonging, connection and innovation, and we're committed to creating a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We're actively reskilling our workforce and supporting the transition to low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here and no barrier to your potential career success.