Regional Manager – Victoria

at; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber company is seeking an experienced Regional Manager for Victoria to oversee multi-site operations and drive regional performance. This senior role requires a strong leadership capability and a proven track record in commercial outcomes, particularly within construction or manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and have complete P&L ownership responsibilities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Career growth opportunities within a national business

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in regional management roles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity and growth.
• Strong understanding of construction or supply chain environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional strategy in alignment with national goals.
• Oversee multi-site operations across trade centres and construction sites.
• Deliver regional P&L performance, including revenue and margin.

Skills

Multi-site leadership experience

Commercial outcomes delivery

Stakeholder engagement skills

WHS leadership

Negotiation skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business or related fields

Job description

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Big River Group is a publicly listed Australian business with over 120 years of experience in timber manufacturing and building materials. Operating nationally across trade centres, manufacturing facilities and construction-focused divisions, BRG is recognised as a leading supplier to commercial, civil, formwork and trade customers across Australia and New Zealand.

Our Victorian network is a critical part of our national footprint, encompassing Building Trade Centres, manufacturing operations and Formwork & Construction sites that support a wide range of major customers and projects.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Manager – Victoria to lead our multi-site operations across the state.

This senior leadership role is accountable for the performance, safety, operational excellence and commercial outcomes of the Victorian region. You will drive regional strategy, lead high-performing site teams, and ensure alignment with BRG’s national growth agenda.

With full P&L ownership and responsibility for operational best practice, this role is suited to a seasoned leader who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment and can influence across diverse customer, operational and commercial functions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Victorian regional strategy in alignment with BRG’s national and divisional goals

Drive a strong safety-first culture consistent with BRG’s “Towards Zero Harm” framework

Oversee multi-site operations across trade centres, manufacturing and formwork/construction sites

Deliver regional P&L performance, including revenue, margin, EBITDA, working capital and cost control

Implement operational best practice to uplift service levels, inventory management, logistics and workflow efficiencies

Lead and develop Branch Managers, Site Managers and Sales Leaders, strengthening talent, culture and capability

Maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, regulators and industry associations

Support sales teams with pricing, tenders, forecasting and major customer negotiations

Oversee WHS compliance, risk management, incident response and audit readiness

Embed governance, policy compliance, systems alignment and digital adoption across sites

Manage escalations, customer issues and service-critical matters promptly and professionally

Support acquisition integration, network expansion and strategic project delivery across the region

About You

You will bring a senior leadership capability with a strong commercial and operational background, ideally gained within the construction, building materials, trade, distribution or manufacturing sectors.

We are looking for someone with:

Extensive multi-site leadership experience in an operational or regional management role

Proven success delivering commercial outcomes across revenue, margin, EBITDA and service performance

Strong understanding of construction, trade distribution, manufacturing or supply chain environments

Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, change and growth

Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong WHS leadership with the ability to embed safety culture across diverse workgroups

High resilience, sound judgement and a continuous improvement mindset

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Operations, Marketing or related fields (MBA desirable)

What We Offer

Senior leadership position within a growing national business

Full P&L ownership and the ability to influence strategic outcomes

Opportunity to lead a significant multi-site regional network

Strong organisational backing with robust operational, WHS and commercial frameworks

Career growth within a diversified, ASX-listed company

Competitive remuneration package (details provided upon application)

How to Apply

If you believe you have the capability, experience and leadership presence to drive the Victorian region, please submit your application via SEEK.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a regional manager?
• Do you have experience as an area or multi-site manager?
• Do you have customer service experience?
• Have you completed a qualification in construction?
• Have you completed a qualification in business?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• How many years of business development experience do you have?

Involved in the Australian timber industry since the early 1900’s, Big River adds more value per cubic metre of log throughput than any other operation in the NSW hardwood industry. Established as Australia’s leading formply producer comprising a wide range of locally-made softwood and hardwood formply products, Big River’s range also includes decorative timber products combining the aesthetic value of hardwood timbers with the structural qualities of an engineered product.

At Big River, we know our customers.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.