State Manager - VIC & TAS

Melbourne, Victoria Permanent View Job Description
This is a rare opportunity with a global industrial market leader where you will take ownership of a large, complex regional business and reshape its culture, performance, and strategic direction.
  • Join a global industrial market leader.
  • Manage a $100M P&L and drive performance.

About Our Client

A global industrial market leader is seeking an exceptional State Manager to lead its VIC/TAS operations through a pivotal period of transformation and growth. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a large, complex regional business and reshape its culture, performance, and strategic direction. This is a critical appointment for the organisation, who are seeking a hands‑on, commercially sharp, and operationally disciplined leader who can develop a high‑performing and customer‑focused culture.

Job Description

Reporting to the Regional General Manager, you will manage all operations across Victoria and Tasmania, ensuring the region consistently delivers on safety, service, financial performance, customer outcomes and employee engagement. You will lead managers across Sales, Field Operations, and Administration and work closely with the regional executive team to execute growth, compliance and operational strategies.

  • Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to achieve organisational goals.
  • Oversee operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and business partners.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to departmental heads and teams to foster a high-performance culture.
  • Identify opportunities for growth and drive business development strategies.
  • Monitor financial performance and implement measures to meet revenue and profit targets.
  • Managing state programs, incentive structures and succession planning
  • Ensure effective risk management and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Represent the organisation at industry events and forums to enhance its profile.

The Successful Applicant

A successful professional should have:

  • Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the Industrial, Manufacturing, or engineering industry.
  • A strong track record of being a senior leader who is commercially sharp, financially literate, culturally influential, and hands‑on in operations.
  • You could also be a CFO/FD/Commercial Manager with a strong track record of driving operational performance and seeking a move to a very operational General Manager position.
  • A strong track record of lifting capability and shifting mindsets across a large team.
  • Strong strategic and operational management skills.
  • Excellent financial acumen and the ability to drive business growth.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A track record of successfully managing diverse teams and fostering collaboration.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in business, engineering, or a related field.

What's on Offer

This is a highly visible State General Manager role within a global organisation, offering the chance to:

  • Lead one of the organisation's most critical regional operations
  • Drive cultural and operational transformation
  • Influence strategic decisions at regional and executive levels
  • Build a high-performing team and deliver meaningful outcomes for customers and the business
  • For a motivated operational leader who thrives on accountability, complexity and continuous improvement, this is an exceptional career opportunity.
  • Opportunity to work in a reputable and established organisation within the Industrial/Manufacturing sector.
  • Collaborative and forward-thinking company culture.



This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned leader to make a significant impact. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Nelson Camacho
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6907666

Job summary

Function
Operational & General Management
Subsector
Operational & General Management Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
Melbourne
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nelson Camacho
Job reference
JN-122025-6907666

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