About Salix

Salix seamlessly unifies design and construction eco-systems, delivering real time predictions for improved decision making and performance for major infrastructure owners, investors and contractors. Salix does this by using agnostic technology and deep domain expertise through software solutions and consultancy services.

You will be joining a team of performance-driven individuals within an environment that aims to make you a better leader at work but also for your legacy. The reason we get up in the morning motivated each day is to drive successful personal transformation as much as we deliver digital transformation with our customers.

We invite you to join us in transforming the construction industry. Let’s build a future where data drives success, and projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with unmatched precision. We’re seeking people who share our vision for a smarter, more efficient construction world.

The Role – Senior Digital Lead

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, your role as Senior Delivery Lead will be primarily to lead and manage the delivery of the Salix tech enabled staff and solutions into customer projects. As a technical thought leader and strategic thinker, you will also be required to provide input in the Salix product road map, as well as support the expansion of the business into new customers and markets through customer presentations, tender and new project enablement support.

The Senior Delivery Lead key responsibilities are:

1. Successful management and execution of Salix digital deliverables into customer projects, including day-to-day leadership and management of onsite and offshore project delivery team task completion.
2. Delivering effective technical outcomes whilst meeting revenue and profit growth objectives. This includes build cases from a variation or extension, as well as managing on time payment from customers.
3. Client Relationship Management – build and nurture client relationships with the technical leadership of our customer base.
4. Help recruit,



build and train a high performing Salix delivery team, including project digital project managers/engineers and offshore technical specialists.
5. Support sales or tendering activities of Salix as required.

All duties will be Performed in accordance with Salix policies, processes, systems, reporting and procedures.

Travel from time to time for both Domestic and International may be required for project or company business, project secondment to project offices will also be required on some projects.

Further detailed responsibilities are listed below:

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Digital Strategy

- Expand beyond the traditional DE focus into construction data management incorporating a bigger focus on project controls systems & processes.
- Develop and implement digital engineering management plans (DEMPs) tailored to project requirements.
- Ensure alignment with industry frameworks such as ISO 19650, BIM standards, and digital twin methodologies.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate digital engineering into broader project objectives.

Project Execution & Delivery
- Lead the development, coordination, and execution of digital engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
- Manage digital data environments (CDEs), ensuring accessibility, security, and version control.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements, contracts, and industry regulations.

Technology & Innovation
- Identify, evaluate, and implement new digital tools (including implementation of Salix software solutions) and workflows to enhance project efficiency.
- Drive the adoption of automation and AI-driven analytics to optimize design and construction.




- Promote interoperability between various software platforms and data systems.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Act as the primary liaison between design, engineering, construction, and asset management teams*.
- Provide training, mentoring, and support to project teams on digital engineering practices.
- Collaborate with contractors, consultants, and government agencies to align digital engineering initiatives.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with government regulations, industry standards, and client requirements.
- Manage project data security, access controls, and governance to mitigate risks.
- Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track digital engineering effectiveness.

Key Capabilities & Experience

Technical Expertise

- Solid hands-on understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM), and Common Data Environments (CDEs).
- Detailed experience with Autodesk, Bentley, and other digital engineering software suites.
- Knowledge of data management, interoperability, and digital twin development.
- Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (Dynamo, Python, SQL) is not required but an advantage.

Project & Leadership Skills
- Demonstrated experience managing large infrastructure projects (e.g., transport, hospitals, airports, energy etc).
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Ability to drive cultural change and digital adoption within multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and project governance.

Eligibility Requirements Candidates must be Australian citizens or hold a valid visa that allows them to work in Australia.

* hybrid role often requires a minimum of 3 days a week in a project office with our customers and often more during project start-up phases to get to know the teams.

you will often be working in a blended project teams with our customers where you may be required to report day to day for our customer's team (or vice versa)

📌 Senior Delivery Lead (Digital Engineering) (Brisbane)
🏢 Salix Construction Technologies
📍 Brisbane