General Manager

Talent; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent International, partnering with the Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA), is recruiting a General Manager based in Canberra. Reporting to the CEO/President, you will lead the association’s day-to-day operations and deliver strategic priorities across finance, governance, people and member services.

This role suits an accomplished leader who can manage a multidisciplinary team, translate strategy into measurable improvements, and build trusted relationships with senior leaders,

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and improving operational performance.
• Strong financial and business management skills.
• Sound judgment in governance, risk and compliance.
• The ability to translate strategy into measurable improvements.
• Experience in member-based associations or unions would be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations across finance, business services, people and membership.
• Oversee budgets, financial reporting and business planning.
• Support governance, statutory reporting, risk and compliance requirements.
• Lead and develop staff, setting clear expectations and supporting effective service delivery.
• Improve processes and support initiatives to grow and retain membership.
• Identify and evaluate commercial partnerships and additional revenue opportunities, presenting recommendations to the CEO/President.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Governance

People management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Job description

Talent International is partnering with the Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) to recruit a General Manager based in Canberra.

Reporting to the CEO/President, you will lead the association’s day-to-day business and deliver its strategic priorities across finance, governance, people and member services.

This opportunity will suit an accomplished leader who can manage a multidisciplinary team and translate strategy into measurable improvements in organisational performance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage operations across finance, business services, people and membership.
• Oversee budgets, financial reporting and business planning.
• Support governance, statutory reporting, risk and compliance requirements.
• Lead and develop staff, setting clear expectations and supporting effective service delivery.
• Improve processes and support initiatives to grow and retain membership.
• Identify and evaluate commercial partnerships and additional revenue opportunities, presenting recommendations to the CEO/President.

About you

You are an experienced General Manager, operations leader or senior corporate services professional who enjoys working across a broad range of business functions.

You will bring:

• Strong financial and business management skills.
• Experience leading teams and improving operational performance.
• Sound judgement in governance, risk and compliance.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and provide practical advice to senior leaders.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how partnerships can create value.
• Confidence working in a politically and industrially sensitive environment.

Experience in a member based association, union, professional body or similar organisation would be valuable. A policing background is not essential, but a willingness to understand the policing environment and members’ needs is important.