Head of Site Teams – Major Automation Projects

Still Sverige Ab; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport and discounted health

Paid parental leave

Corporate discounts on car rentals and

IT product discounts

Job summary

Dematic is seeking an experienced Sites Group Manager to lead site professionals across major automation projects. You will coach Site Managers and Supervisors, build capability, and drive safety, quality and performance.

This hands-on leadership role requires presence on project sites, frequent travel and collaboration with engineering and safety teams to support successful delivery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or experience in construction, trades, site management or an engineering discipline.
• Strong people leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong team mindset and ability to exercise sound judgement at a leadership level.
• Ability to problem solve, influence and negotiate.
• Proven site installation experience within complex project environments.
• Sound commercial and contract management experience, including project cost and schedule control.
• Working knowledge of WHS legislation and statutory requirements.
• Knowledge of material handling systems (desired) and best-practice site management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and travel to project sites frequently.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Site Managers and Site Supervisors, setting clear expectations and driving high performance
• Maintain regular check-ins with your team, providing ongoing feedback, coaching, mentoring and support
• Recruit and develop site talent, building capability and supporting succession across the team
• Travel frequently to project sites to support your team, understand site challenges and maintain a strong leadership presence
• Provide site expertise to support installation planning, project estimates, proposals and site reviews
• Drive improvements to site processes, procedures and ways of working
• Champion a strong safety culture, accountability and continuous improvement across the Sites Group

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Travel willingness

Education

Relevant qualifications or experience in construction, trades, site management or an engineering discipline

Job description

Dematic is seeking an experienced Sites Group Manager to lead site professionals across major automation projects. You will coach Site Managers and Supervisors, build capability, and drive safety, quality and performance.

This hands-on leadership role requires presence on project sites, frequent travel and collaboration with engineering and safety teams to support successful delivery and continuous improvement.