Description:
About Our Client:- Our client is a French family owned company specialising in the design and manufacture of playground and outdoor fitness equipment.
- With over 35 years of experience and a presence in more than 50 countries, our client creates inclusive, sustainable, and innovative recreational spaces that promote health, learning, and community engagement
- The company is guided by strong values of experience, innovation, commitment, and proximity ensuring quality, creativity, and close relationships with its partners
- To support continued growth in the Australian market, they are now looking for a General Manager to lead their local subsidiary and drive strategic development across the region
The GM will oversee the full operations of the Australian subsidiary, reporting directly to the international group. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, responsible for driving commercial growth, managing local teams, ensuring operational efficiency, and aligning with global standards. The ideal candidate is commercially driven, people-focused, and experienced in managing both strategy and day-to-day execution.
Management and Leadership:
- Lead, develop, and motivate teams
- Establish a high-performance corporate culture
- Ensure that Human Resources management aligns with the Group's practices and culture while respecting local practices
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Representing the company to local partners
- Ensure strong connection and cohesion between the Australian subsidiary, the parent company in France, and the holding company based in France
- Guarantee the production and transmission of Group reports (sales, financial, and human resources) in accordance with the standards, deadlines, and formats defined by the holding company, ensuring data reliability, relevant analysis, and highlighting key performance indicators
- Define and execute the local business plan and growth strategy
- Drive revenue growth across key sectors: local government, education, property, and leisure
- Develop long-term partnerships and expand the distribution network
- Adapt global offerings to meet local market needs
- Full P&L ownership and oversight of financial performance
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
- Optimise internal operations and cost structures
- Ensure legal, safety, and regulatory compliance in line with Australian standards
- Deliver accurate and timely reporting to global stakeholders
- Travel: 1-2 domestic trips per month; up to 2 international trips per year
- Working Hours: Full-time (38 hours/week)
- Location: Terrey Hills NSW 2084
- Start Date: End of September 2025
- Must have full-working rights in Australia
About You:
- 10+ years in senior leadership or general management roles
- Strong track record in business development and financial management
- Experience in leisure, construction, infrastructure, or related industries is valued
- Collaborative leadership style with strong people and communication skills
- French language skills a bonus, not a requirement
27 Jul 2025;
from:
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