Site Group Manager

Kion Group AG; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Discounted corporate health cover

Paid parental leave

Additional leave purchase option

Car rental discounts

IT product discounts

Job summary

Dematic Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Sites Group Manager to lead a team of Site Managers and Supervisors on major automation projects. You will coach, mentor and develop the team while maintaining a strong leadership presence on site.

This hands-on role requires travel to project sites, driving safety, quality and performance, and partnering with project, engineering and safety teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or experience in construction, trades, site management or an engineering discipline.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management.
• Ability to problem solve, influence and negotiate.
• Proven site installation experience within complex project environments.
• Sound commercial and contract management experience.
• Working knowledge of WHS legislation.
• Knowledge of material handling systems (desirable).
• Ability to 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

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Construction/Engineering qualification

Tools

WHS compliance

Job description

• Lead and develop an experienced team of site professionals across key automation projects
• Drive safety, quality and excellence across project sites
• Permanent site based role based in either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
• Competitive salary package and benefits

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for an experienced Sites Group Manager to play a key leadership role in the delivery of Dematic’s major automation projects. Leading a team of Site Managers and Site Supervisors, you’ll focus on building a capable, high-performing team through regular coaching, mentoring and ongoing development.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll maintain a strong presence across project sites, working closely with your team to understand challenges, provide guidance and drive consistent standards of safety, quality and performance. You’ll travel frequently to sites while collaborating with key stakeholders to support successful project delivery and continuous improvement.

We offer:

• A key leadership role supporting major automation installation projects
• The opportunity to shape site team capability and continuous improvement
• A collaborative culture with highly skilled sites, project, engineering and safety teams
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Fitness Passport and discounted corporate health cover
• Paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave
• Corporate discounts on car rentals and IT products

Tasks and Qualifications:

KEY 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

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• 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

WHAT SETS DEMATIC APART

This is an exciting time to join Dematic. If you’ve ever wondered how your online order arrives at your door so quickly, there’s a good chance our technology played a part. We partner with some of the world’s most innovative companies to design, build and support intelligent automation solutions for warehouses, distribution centres and production facilities. With over 11,000 employees globally and more than 900 across Australia and New Zealand, Dematic continues to lead the way in automation, robotics and smart logistics.

Dematic is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion and training. In accordance with federal and state legislation, Dematic Pty Ltd promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.