Area Manager - Newcastle

Narooma; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tool of Trade Vehicle

Employee benefits

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead our surfacing operations across the Newcastle region. You will drive safety, operational performance and financial results while managing client relationships and a high-performing team.

This role offers a relocation opportunity to Newcastle and a pathway to grow within one of Australia’s leading infrastructure organisations, with access to employee benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated operational leadership experience within surfacing, road infrastructure or a related industry.
• A genuine commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and business performance.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and win new work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Newcastle surfacing business to achieve safety, financial and operational targets.
• Champion Downer's Zero Harm culture and safety leadership.
• Drive business growth through strong client relationships and work-winning activities.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and overall P&L performance.
• Oversee contract delivery, tender submissions and commercial outcomes.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and business performance.

Skills

Operational leadership

Safety leadership

Budget management

Client relationship building

People leadership

Education

Engineering or Finance degree

Job description

Description

Downer is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead our surfacing operations across the Newcastle region. Reporting to the State Manager NSW/ACT, you will be responsible for safety, operational performance, financial results, client relationships and the leadership of a high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a well-established business and drive its continued growth and success.

For candidates looking for a lifestyle change, this role also offers an excellent relocation opportunity to Newcastle, one of New South Wales' most vibrant and fast-growing regional cities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Newcastle surfacing business to achieve safety, financial and operational targets.
• Champion Downer's Zero Harm culture and safety leadership.
• Drive business growth through strong client relationships and work-winning activities.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and overall P&L performance.
• Oversee contract delivery, tender submissions and commercial outcomes.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and business performance.

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated operational leadership experience within surfacing, road infrastructure or a related industry.
• A genuine commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and business performance.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and win new work.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of contract management, tendering and operational delivery.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Finance or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Lead an established and successful surfacing operation in a key regional market.
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate looking to make Newcastle home.
• Autonomy to influence business performance, client relationships and future growth.
• Tool of Trade Vehicle.
• Join one of Australia's leading infrastructure organisations with long-term career opportunities.
• Access to Perks@Downer and a range of employee benefits.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.