AddressFleetwood Australia exists to create innovative spaces for people to thrive. We aim to be the leader in reimagining sustainable spaces and have a clear strategy to Build, Transform and Grow our organisation. We are ASX listed and an industry leader in Modular Construction.
We design, manufacture, and install modular buildings for education, affordable housing, mining, custodial and commercial sectors across all mainland Australian states. Our recreational vehicle work includes servicing as well as manufacture and distribute leading products. We work as One Fleetwood across our group of companies, including Building Solutions, Community Solutions and RV Solutions.
About the role:
This exceptional role requires an astute General Manager to be responsible for the successful leadership and management of our Victorian business in accordance with strategic and budgetary targets. Based out of our Derrimut facility with oversight of our additional Bendigo facilities, you will lead an experienced cross functional team who are driven and enthusiastic about further growing our footprint in the modular construction sector. Key functions of the role will include commercial and operational performance with full responsibility of the Victorian P&L and managing business activities across sales, production, design, and site-based construction. You will review and implement changes necessary to optimise profitability and work strategically to the broader business objectives & goals. Your aim will be to ensure employee development initiatives are achieved and maintained, whilst continuing to focus on one of our key values in “Zero Harm”.
The key responsibilities of the role are to:
- Provide ongoing leadership, coaching, mentoring and guidance to team members.
- Lead, motivate and influence the business performance to deliver the required outcomes to key stakeholders.
- Introduce, manage, and maintain practices to improve overall service to clients.
- Facilitate and maintain effective communication between the various functional areas.
- Overall accountability for profit and loss of the state operations.
- Oversee the timely and accurate provision of relevant finance activities in accordance with contract and budget objectives.
- Review the performance of individual projects against deliverables, stepping in where necessary and reporting any areas of concern to the Executive.
- Facilitate career development, training and succession planning to ensure the retention, professional growth, and personal contribution of all employees.
- Actively engage with the Executive and Leadership Team to meet overall objectives.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of all relevant management reports.
- Contribute to the development, communication, and management of the annual Business plan.
- Approve team expenditure in line with Level of Authority.
- Controlling the hours of work to ensure wages are maintained within the budgeted limits.
- Overall responsibility of HSEQ performance.
- Interface with various departments to maximise workflow and develop strong working relationships.
- Provide production related advice and information to other managers, employees, and clients.
About You:
Your exceptional people leadership capability will enable you to deliver high quality outcomes & results through a multidisciplinary team. You will be strategic, analytical and possess the ability to develop, implement, and execute on strategies and against financial budgets. Ideally you will have exposure to modern methods of construction and or experience within the traditional construction sector.
The successful candidate will lead by example and demonstrate the ability to instil collaboration, integrity, and accountability across the Victorian operation.
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within Senior Management in a construction-based environment or similar
- Modular construction experience desirable
- Master of Business Administration is advantageous
- Tertiary qualification in Project Management or Construction Management, or other relevant qualification in construction disciplines is desirable
- Understanding of project management principles, building codes and construction methodologies.
- Proven financial acumen with P&L responsibility
- Strong strategic mindset with the ability to identify, plan, and execute
- Coaching skills with the ability to build, lead and mentor a team
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Strong analytical and evaluation skills including the ability to identify and implement strategies for improved delivery
- Strong time management skills
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word & Outlook
Why work for Fleetwood?
- Be part of an exciting transformative time in our business, on a trajectory of growth
- Join our values-led culture, where Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, Zero Harm and Growth through Innovation are at the heart of how we work and lead.
- Access opportunities for professional and career development across our group of companies, in an ASX listed company and industry leader
- Fantastic salary package including company vehicle
- Access to a range of employee benefits
All successful applicants may be required to complete a functional medical including drug & alcohol assessment.All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a National Police Check. People with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position and each application will be considered on its merits.
How To Apply:
Please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply' button below.
Agency submissions will not be accepted without prior express approval from the Fleetwood's HR team. All agency candidates must be submitted through our online portal to be valid.
Fleetwood Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders, past and present.
