State Manager NSW/ACT

A leading industrial services organisation is seeking an exceptional State Manager to lead one of its largest and most strategically important business units across New South Wales and the ACT.
This role holds full P&L accountability for a diverse operation generating approximately $400M in revenue, with responsibility for 900 employees, 600 heavy vehicle assets and multiple operational locations servicing a variety of industry sectors.
This is a rare opportunity to inherit a high-performing business and build on a strong platform of sustained growth, safety performance and operational excellence.
The Opportunity Reporting into a National General Manager, you will lead a geographically dispersed operation through a team of Regional Managers while working closely within a matrix leadership environment encompassing Safety, HR, Fleet and Commercial stakeholders.
Success in the role will be driven by your ability to:

• Execute and localise national business strategy
• Maximise performance and return from existing assets and infrastructure
• Drive exceptional safety outcomes through visible, front-line leadership
• Deliver strong financial performance and operational efficiency
• Strengthen leadership capability and succession pipelines
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture that attracts and retains top talent
• Develop trusted relationships with customers, regulators and key stakeholders
• You You are an experienced operational executive who has successfully led large-scale industrial, transport, logistics, infrastructure, manufacturing or service-based businesses.

You will bring:

• Proven leadership of large, complex P&Ls
• Experience managing regionally dispersed operations and front-line workforce's
• Strong commercial acumen and customer focus
• A demonstrated track record of delivering EBIT growth and operational performance
• Deep commitment to safety leadership and operational risk management
• The ability to lead effectively in a matrix environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Knowledge of heavy asset, transport or chain of responsibility environments (highly regarded)

Most importantly, you are a values-driven leader who leads through influence, humility and accountability. You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves, spending time in the field and building credibility from the frontline up.
The Culture This organisation is known for its people-first leadership philosophy, strong values, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and high-performance expectations. Success comes from leaders who combine commercial discipline with authenticity, resilience and a genuine respect for front-line teams.
Why Apply?

• Executive leadership role with significant scale and complexity
• Full operational and financial accountability
• Opportunity to influence strategy and long-term business performance
• High-profile succession opportunity within a national organisation
• Strong leadership team, supportive culture and clear growth agenda
• you are a proven operational leader looking to drive performance, build capability and make a meaningful impact in a large-scale industrial environment, we welcome your confidential enquiry.

For a confidential discussion, please submit your interest via the application process.

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