General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management) Full time
Who Are We
If you're looking for a workplace where passion meets purpose, building meaningful connections is as essential as professional growth, AWX is the place for you. We're always looking to grow and expand the team and you could be part of a leading labour hire and recruitment company backed by over 20 years of expertise.
Our passionate team pride ourselves on building real relationships with our clients and candidates, work-life balance and working hard to play hard and have fun along the way. We believe the foundation of our success lies in understanding the needs and aspirations of each employee, ensuring we create a culture celebrating hard work, dedication and achievement.
AWX is backed by PeopleIN, the largest ASX-listed talent solutions company in Australia and New Zealand.
About the role
As General Manager Southern Region you will be responsible for setting the overall direction, ensuring all departments are aligned with AWX goals, and driving continuous improvement across all areas of the business. You will work closely with the CEO to develop and implement strategies that enhance our market position, improve stakeholder satisfaction, and drive profitability. Your role will involve managing team and branch budgets, optimising resources, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. You will also be responsible for fostering a positive and productive work environment, developing talent within the organisation, and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Your key responsibilities Manage forecasts to ensure GP Targets and results are achieved.Ensure that relevant information and reports are provided to the appropriate internal team members.With CEO, plan business activities to meet budget expectations and current staff performance.Prepare and implement annual business plans.Manage business objectives and branch KPI's.Oversee Debtor Management.Identify and engage with potential and current clients in the industry, building long lasting relationships by delivering exceptional recruitment solutions.Generate revenue from new business in line with set budget.Develop and implement sales strategy plan.Coach, develop and mentor staff to enhance their skills and performance.Identify and monitor staff training and development needs to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed and achieve maximum productivity.Manage succession planning of staff.Foster a positive and productive work environment including conducting regular team meetings and performance reviews.Leadership in promotion of safety culture in accordance with AWX's Safety Standards by ensuring that work activities and advice adheres to all obligations under AWX's Environment Policy, the Environmental Protection Act, Safety and Health Policy, other relevant environmental legislation and the Workplace Health and Safety Act.What you bring
Your experience working in a similar Senior Leadership role will provide a solid foundation for your success. You will be a self-starter with a positive attitude, outstanding work ethic and a genuine desire to learn and develop. You will possess the following:
A high level of intrinsic drive and resilience to succeed in a fast-paced and competitive industry.An entrepreneurial spirit that will see you create and capitalise on opportunities to build key industry relationships.Self-motivated and goal-oriented, constantly seeking ways to adapt in this market to source the best and brightest talent.Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activity to provide valuable insights to both clients and candidates.An ability to quickly build rapport, communicate value and win new business.In-depth recruitment agency knowledge including management of various stakeholder relationships, business development, and candidate sourcing.Your application will include the following questions:
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