General Manager

About Us:

United Safety & Survivability Corporation offers cutting-edge fire and safety solutions to various industries globally. With a presence in 14 locations throughout Australia, we leverage our expertise to pioneer advancements in fire protection solutions worldwide. Our interconnected array of innovative fire and safety products is both dependable and comprehensive, ensuring the safety and security of individuals and enterprises when it matters most.

The role:

The General Manager holds a pivotal position in steering the company's expansion, operational efficiency, and strategic trajectory. 

Responsible for supervising all personnel, budgets, and activities within the organization, the role aims to meet annual sales and EBITDA objectives while prioritizing the safety of our workforce in a dynamic, high-volume national enterprise. 

It is imperative that the General Manager embodies thoughtful leadership and decisive decision-making, fostering employee growth and productivity.

Duties and responsibilities

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners.
• Manage budgets and optimize spending. 
• Enforce policies and procedures. 
• Foster a productive work environment and support professional development of employees.  
• Assess and enhance operational and financial performance. 
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations by staff. 
• Participate in organization-wide, site-based, and team meetings, as well as collaborative planning activities. 
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of systems and processes to meet professional and industry standards.  
• Fulfill Work Health and Safety obligations outlined in organizational policies and procedures. 
• Uphold responsibilities related to equity and diversity as outlined in organizational policies and procedures.  
• Provide assistance and support to management in organizational matters as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in a Senior/Executive Management role
• Fire Protection technical experience will be highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, employees, and other stakeholders.
• Strong financial management skills including experience developing financials forecast and budgets.
• Knowledge of business process and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded. 

Why Us?

Be a part of making something big! We are not just building incredible, life-saving products, we are building a culture. From the manufacturing floor to the sales office, each and every employee here plays an important role in who we are as a company. We heavily invest in professional development because we know that we all grow stronger when we grow together. We value our employees, and this role will offer:

• Competitive salary in line with the senior nature of this role including base salary, vehicle and incentives scheme. 
• The role provides flexibility of remote work from anywhere in Australia.
• Access to rewards and recognition program
• Access to our employee assistance program
• Formal mentoring and leadership development programs
• Years of service recognition and much more

To Apply:

If the above sounds like you, and you are ready for your next adventure. Please submit your resume and a cover letter telling us about yourself and how you meet the criteria listed above.