General Manager - Driving Purpose & Performance
- Terrey Hills, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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
- 10 - 15 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
- 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