Lidiar Group is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Smith as Head of Strategy & Business Growth, further strengthening the organisation’s leadership capability as it continues to expand its national footprint and service offering.
An Aboriginal and Veteran executive leader with more than 30 years’ experience across mining, energy, resources, industrial services, facilities management and major projects, Scott brings an exceptional blend of strategic leadership, operational expertise and Indigenous engagement capability to the role.
Throughout his career, Scott has led major commercial portfolios, delivered exceptional business growth and worked closely with Boards, CEOs and executive teams to align operational performance with long-term social and community impact outcomes.
His experience spans Australia, Canada, the United States and Papua New Guinea, where he has successfully delivered multi-site operations, Indigenous engagement strategies, ESG initiatives, governance frameworks and workforce capability programs in complex and high-risk environments.
Lidiar Group Managing Partner Darren Cave said Scott’s appointment reflects the organisation’s ongoing commitment to strategic growth, operational excellence and meaningful industry leadership.
“Scott is an outstanding addition to the Lidiar Group team,” Darren said.
“He brings an incredible depth of experience across strategy, commercial governance, Indigenous engagement and operational leadership, as well as a genuine passion for building strong relationships and creating long-term value for clients and communities alike.
“As Lidiar Group continues to grow, Scott’s leadership, experience and strategic insight will play an important role in supporting our next phase of growth and helping us continue to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and industry partners.”
Scott has built a strong reputation for developing Indigenous engagement strategies, strengthening governance and delivering commercially grounded solutions that create sustainable impact for organisations and communities. During his career, he has worked with some of Australia’s leading organisations and Tier 1 resource clients including BHP, Rio Tinto, Santos, Shell QGC, INPEX and FMG.
Prior to joining Lidiar Group, Scott held senior leadership positions with organisations including Onsite Rental Group, MSS Security, ATCO Structures & Logistics and Morris Corporation, where he led major business transformation, operational improvement and strategic growth initiatives across national and international markets.
Scott said he was excited to join an organisation with a strong reputation, clear vision and genuine commitment to people, partnerships and performance.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining Lidiar Group at such an important stage of the organisation’s growth journey,” Scott said.
“Lidiar Group has built a fantastic reputation across the industries and communities it supports, and there is a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes while maintaining strong values and relationships.
“What really attracted me to the organisation was the opportunity to contribute to a growing business that values strategy, innovation, people and long-term partnerships.
“I’m looking forward to working closely with Darren and the broader team to support continued growth, strengthen capability and help create new opportunities for clients, partners and communities across Australia.”
Scott’s appointment further reinforces Lidiar Group’s commitment to building a high-performing leadership team capable of supporting clients across increasingly complex projects, operational environments and strategic challenges. With extensive experience in governance, operational leadership, Indigenous engagement, ESG, and business development, Scott is expected to play a key role in driving the organisation’s continued evolution and long-term growth strategy.