Job Tile: General Manager

Location: Queensland, Australia

Business Unit: Operations

Reports To: Managing Director

Join BME and shape the future of mining.

BME, a division of Omnia Holdings, is a leading global provider of blasting and mining solutions, partnering with customers to improve safety, productivity and sustainability across the mining value chain. Combining advanced blasting technology, digital innovation, explosives and technical expertise, we help mining operations solve complex challenges, optimise performance and unlock value. From open-pit mines to underground operations, our solutions support responsible, efficient mining and enable the critical resources needed to power modern economies.

As part of Omnia Holdings Limited (JSE: OMN), you'll join a global, diversified business operating across the agriculture, mining and chemicals sectors. With operations in 23 countries, customers in more than 40 countries, over 70 distribution centres, and approximately 3,800 employees worldwide, Omnia develops innovative products, technologies and services that support food security, responsible mining and sustainable industrial development. Through science, innovation and collaboration, we help customers use resources more efficiently, solve complex operational challenges and create lasting value for a changing world.

At Omnia, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, contribute to meaningful challenges, and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation committed to innovation, learning and sustainable impact.

Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future

ROLE IMPACT

The General Manager's responsibilities include implementing strategic plans and objectives, stakeholder engagement, financial management control, strategic leadership and driving organizational success to create a long-term competitive advantage, in line with the vision and mission of the Omnia Group and BME.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Execute Australia operations business strategy aligned to the BME strategy, innovation, transformation and corporate citizenship goals and leads the execution of proactive internal and external customer service excellence strategies and enable global scalability
- Deliver on Return on Capital Assets (ROCA) and Networking Capital (NWC) targets for BME Australia




- Operational management of the function to enable the global growth agenda in Australia
- Achieve sustainable growth, profitability, cash flow and other business goal targets.
- Develop, implement and manage sales plans, ensuring the achievement of sales objectives in assigned accounts and develop new markets within the region through effective business models, management and support of the sales channels to enable future growth.
- Develop skillsets and high-performance employees through mentoring, technical and business training, and challenging assignments that build confidence and demonstrate the team's ability to make significant contributions to the business.
- Mature process and technology capabilities and measurement, reporting as well as continuous improvement, ensuring efficient, effective, timeous, consistent, predictable and reliable quality outputs and services.
- Instill corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, customer focus and service and encourages individual integrity and maintain a positive and ethical work climate that is conducive to attracting, retaining and motivating a diverse group of quality high performing employees at all levels.
- Establish execution of governance, risk and compliance frameworks for the function, in line with the overall risk management framework
- Compliance with the health and safety regulations in the country, state and territory we operate in, abiding by relevant legislation, regulations and other statutory requirements within the department/remit thus ensuring effective management of SHERQ and adherence to stipulated disciplines for continuous improvement of occupational Safety, Health, Workplace, Risk and Quality that impact on any organisation.
- Continuously stay abreast with market trends and industry changes which may impact relevant areas of the business
- Effective relationships in the company and with relevant internal and external stakeholders to deliver on the mandate of the role

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications





- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Mining, Operations management or equivalent.
- Postgraduate qualification in business management
- Frontline management and Leadership development program
- MBA (Advantageous)

Experience

- 10+ years' experience in operations management within a mining/production environment, leading small to medium work groups.

- 10+ years' experience in developing and maintaining customer relationships, P&L; management and commercial management

- Proven experience with driving adoption of new technologies and partnerships (Advantageous)
- Proven experience to mobilize large scale technology and business integration programs (Advantageous)

Key Competencies

- Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
- Builds the trust of others both internally and externally
- Demonstrate innate business intellect, achievement orientation and competitive spirit
- Exude confidence, yet be without strong ego needs; is self-aware and open to feedback
- Show courage to make decisions, yet is patient to make the right ones
- Model resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances and adversity

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION A diverse team drives stronger outcomes. At Omnia, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We believe that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds strengthen our ability to innovate, solve complex challenges and create sustainable value.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our commitment to excellence, collaboration and making a positive impact.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST

Thank you for considering a career with Omnia. We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application.

Our Talent

Acquisition team carefully reviews every application received. While only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we encourage you to keep exploring future opportunities within the Omnia Group as we continue to grow our teams across agriculture, mining and chemicals. We wish you every success in your career journey and thank you for your interest in being part of our purpose: Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.

📌 General Manager Australia (Queensland)
🏢 Omnia Holdings
📍 Queensland