General Manager - Australia (Brisbane Office Based)

DIALOG Fitzroy Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

DIALOG Fitzroy is seeking an experienced General Manager Australia to lead the performance, growth and development of our Australian business from Brisbane. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Managing Director and sits on the Executive Leadership Team.

You will oversee Australian revenue, profitability, workforce performance, governance and operations, shaping strategy and ensuring delivery across sectors including terminals, tank maintenance and industrial services.

Qualifications

• 15+ years senior leadership experience in engineering, construction, industrial services or related sector.
• Demonstrated accountability for profit and loss at business unit or company level.
• Experience leading multi-site operations across geographically dispersed locations.
• Track record of revenue growth and improved profitability.
• Strong capabilities in strategic business development and key account management.
• Ability to operate effectively within a matrix organization.
• Strong governance and risk management understanding.
• Proven ability to balance regional priorities with broader group interests.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and operational performance of Australian business.
• Develop and implement business plans, budgets and growth strategies.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability and productivity.
• Provide leadership to Australian Regional Managers.
• Build relationships with customers, industry partners and stakeholders.
• Strengthen presence across terminals, tank maintenance, industrial services and EPC markets.
• Identify and pursue new markets, partnerships and acquisitions.
• Support major opportunities and strategic pursuits.
• Ensure governance, forecasting, reporting and risk management.
• Oversee compliance with statutory, regulatory and corporate obligations.
• Promote consistent systems, standards and practices.
• Foster culture of accountability, collaboration, safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with NZ General Manager and Enterprise leaders to coordinate resources.

Skills

Senior Leadership

P&L Ownership

Strategic BD

Key Account Mgmt

Governance & Risk

Multi-site Ops

Stakeholder Mgmt

Matrix Organization

Job description

General Manager - Australia (Brisbane Office Based)

At DIALOG Fitzroy, we design, build and maintain complex industrial assets across New Zealand and Australia. With over 65 years of experience, we've built a reputation as a trusted partner to clients in energy, petrochemicals, dairy, pharmaceuticals, geothermal, water treatment, and tank terminals.

DIALOG Fitzroy is seeking an experienced and commercially focused General Manager Australia to lead the performance, growth and development of our Australian business. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Brisbane, Queensland.

Reporting to the Managing Director and operating as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will have overall accountability for Australian revenue, profitability, productivity, customer relationships, workforce performance, governance and operations.

This is a new executive leadership opportunity for someone who can set clear direction, strengthen business performance and develop sustainable growth across the Australian market.

The opportunity

You will:

• Lead the financial and operational performance of DIALOG Fitzroy’s Australian business.
• Develop and implement business plans, budgets and growth strategies aligned with Group objectives.
• Drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability and productivity.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to Australian Regional Managers.
• Build strong relationships with key customers, industry partners and other stakeholders.
• Strengthen DIALOG Fitzroy’s presence across priority sectors, including terminals, tank maintenance and turnarounds, industrial services and EPC markets.
• Identify and pursue new markets, partnerships and acquisition opportunities.
• Support major customer opportunities and strategic pursuits.
• Ensure strong commercial governance, forecasting, reporting and risk management.
• Oversee compliance with Australian statutory, regulatory and corporate obligations.
• Champion consistent systems, standards and operational practices.
• Promote a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, customer focus and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction and performance of DIALOG Fitzroy as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Working within our "One Business" operating model, you will collaborate closely with the General Manager New Zealand, EPC Delivery and Enterprise function leaders to coordinate resources, leverage specialist capability and deliver the best outcomes for our customers and the wider Group.

About you

You will be an established executive or senior leader with:

• At least 15 years’ senior leadership experience within engineering, construction, industrial services, energy or a related sector.
• Demonstrated accountability for business unit or company-level profit and loss performance.
• Experience leading multi-site operations across geographically dispersed locations.
• A strong track record of delivering revenue growth and improved profitability.
• Experience in strategic business development and key account management.
• The ability to operate effectively within a matrix organisational structure.
• A strong understanding of corporate governance and risk management.
• Demonstrated success in improving organisational performance and culture.
• The ability to balance regional priorities with the long-term interests of the wider business.

You will bring sound commercial judgement, strong leadership capability and the confidence to represent DIALOG Fitzroy with customers, industry bodies, strategic partners and other key stakeholders.

Why join DIALOG Fitzroy?

This is a new role and provides the opportunity to lead and grow an established Australian business while contributing to the direction of the broader DIALOG Fitzroy Group. You will work alongside an experienced executive team and have the mandate to strengthen performance, develop capability and position the Australian business for sustainable long-term growth.