AddressHelp us deliver like never before
Australia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.
About the opportunity
The General Manager of Network Operations South is a pivotal role at Australia Post, leading a 10,000 plus workforce across VIC, SA, WA and TAS.
Reporting to the Executive General Manager of Network Operations, this role is responsible for leading the continued transformation of the processing and delivery operations across the Southern region. This includes ensuring safety, service, performance and compliance standards are a priority, whilst actively driving change to manage costs and network/operational innovation and improvements. Australia post continues to invest in new technology, facilities and innovation and this role will be at the forefront of implementing that change and planning for the next phase.
What you’ll deliver with us
This is a senior change role to help Australia Post deliver our long-term, ‘Post 26’ strategy. Central to the success of the role will be the ability to build constructive internal and external relationships, to deeply understand the organisational priorities and the ability to plan and execute large scale changes across the Southern region – in partnership with all key stakeholders. As part of the Network Operations Leadership team, you’ll join a passionate team of customer centred Operations Leaders working hard to design and deliver the transformation and continued commercial growth of Australia Post while serving our communities across the country.
You’ll also
- Lead operational change within a consultative framework that constructively engages staff and their representative associations
- Implement and embed Lean management and continuous improvement as integral to the ’way we work’ to deliver for our customers
- Deliver operational compliance in transport industry regulations, legislation, policy and reporting obligations for national road and air transportation
- Have Accountability for P&L and financial performance to grow profitable revenue and adhere to financial controls
About you
We are looking for a highly experienced Executive with demonstrated leadership experience within large operational environments, a background in leading large diverse teams and motivating and empowering people to perform. Experience leading multi-site operational teams in the Transport, Logistics, Delivery, Airline, Rail, Ports or aligned industries will be relevant to this role.
You’ll also need
- Experience in identifying opportunity for change, and prioritising and implementing transformational change initiatives
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex industrial relations matters
- Track record of planning and delivering significant operational change programs
How we’ll deliver for you
- Unique opportunity to lead large scale transformation in an iconic Australian company
- Continued investment in training and your personal leadership development
- Attractive remuneration package with incentive structure
We’re delivering together
At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.
We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on ***************@auspost.com.au
The preferred location for the role is Melbourne and we welcome conversations with candidates in other locations open to relocation.
Applications for this role close at 5pm on the 14th July. If you have any questions about the role please contact Alex Thomson – ************@auspost.com.au
