Chief Operating Officer

• Direct impact on the development of a high-potential international asset
• Broad leadership scope across operations, commercial and capital strategy
• Opportunity to shape the future direction and liquidity pathway of the business

Position summary

Working closely with an experienced CEO, the role takes a leading position across operational execution, project development and commercial strategy. This is a hands on leadership role within a lean organisation offering broad exposure across upstream, midstream and downstream activities, as well as capital markets and IPO readiness.

The company are a privately owned energy company with a strategically significant gas asset in Mongolia. With joint venture partners in place and a clear pathway toward development, the business is entering a critical phase focused on de-risking the asset, advancing commercial outcomes and positioning for future liquidity events, including potential listing or strategic transactions.

To support this next stage of growth, they are seeking to appoint a Chief Operating Officer. This is a senior leadership role working closely with an experienced CEO, with broad responsibility across operational execution, project advancement and commercial structuring.

The role offers a rare opportunity to take a leading position in the development of a high-potential international gas project, with exposure across upstream, midstream and downstream value chains, as well as playing a key role in IPO readiness and broader capital market positioning.

• Drive progression of a strategically significant gas asset through development milestones.
• Lead reserves certification and technical de-risking activities.
• Work closely with JV partners to align development and execution strategy.
• Support and lead commercial initiatives including farm-ins, partnerships and offtake agreements.
• Contribute to export and commercialisation strategy, including engagement with Asian markets.
• Support capital raising strategy and execution.
• Play a key role in IPO readiness, governance and public company preparation.

We are seeking a commercially minded and operationally capable leader with experience in upstream oil & gas or energy project development, ideally within growth-stage or small-cap environments.

• The successful candidate will bring:
• Demonstrated experience in progressing energy assets through development phases, ideally within gas or upstream oil & gas
• Strong commercial acumen with exposure to transactions such as farm-ins, joint ventures, project financing, capital raising or offtake agreements
• Exposure to IPO processes, public market environments or preparation for liquidity events highly regarded
• A hands-on, adaptable approach suited to a lean organisation where senior leaders are actively involved in execution
• Experience working with boards, investors and external stakeholders in a growth or pre-development environment
• Ability to operate effectively across multiple jurisdictions and cultures, including engagement with Asian markets

Candidates from any region around Australia will be considered.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew Hornby at Inverse Group