Job Description
Managing Director [Internal Applicants Only]
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Reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will hold full accountability for the performance, governance and long-term value of the Pentarch Group.
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11th September, ****
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About the position Reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will hold full accountability for the performance, governance and long-term value of the Pentarch Group. You will lead Group strategy and performance across our Forestry, Agricultural, and Permaculture & Carbon divisions, supported by Shared Services. As Chair of the Executive Leadership Team, you will drive alignment, accountability and sustainable growth across the Group. Regular travel is required.
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You will be responsible for:
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Developing Group strategy for Board approval and leading its execution;
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Delivering agreed financial, operational, safety and growth outcomes.;
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Leading the Executive Leadership Team and holding executives accountable for performance;
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Driving sustainable growth, disciplined capital allocation and portfolio optimisation;
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Overseeing financial performance, major investments, acquisitions and integration;
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Ensuring effective governance, risk management, WHSE and regulatory compliance;
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Driving operational and organisational effectiveness across the Group;
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Building strong relationships with the Board, shareholders, government and key external stakeholders; and,
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Strengthening organisational capability, culture and succession planning
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11th September, ****
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About the position Reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will hold full accountability for the performance, governance and long-term value of the Pentarch Group.



You will lead Group strategy and performance across our Forestry, Agricultural, and Permaculture & Carbon divisions, supported by Shared Services. As Chair of the Executive Leadership Team, you will drive alignment, accountability and sustainable growth across the Group. Regular travel is required.
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You will be responsible for:
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Developing Group strategy for Board approval and leading its execution;
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Delivering agreed financial, operational, safety and growth outcomes.;
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Leading the Executive Leadership Team and holding executives accountable for performance;
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Driving sustainable growth, disciplined capital allocation and portfolio optimisation;
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Overseeing financial performance, major investments, acquisitions and integration;
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Ensuring effective governance, risk management, WHSE and regulatory compliance;
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Driving operational and organisational effectiveness across the Group;
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Building strong relationships with the Board, shareholders, government and key external stakeholders; and,
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Strengthening organisational capability, culture and succession planning
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About You
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You are an accomplished executive with:
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A minimum of 10 to 15 years' senior executive leadership experience, including substantial experience as a Managing Director, CEO, Divisional CEO or equivalent;
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Proven success leading strategy,



growth and financial performance across a complex, multi-site or multi-division organisation;
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Robust commercial and financial acumen, including experience with capital allocation, funding, cash flow and investment decision-making;
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Demonstrated experience working directly with a Board;
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The ability to lead, develop and hold a senior executive team accountable;
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Experience in asset-intensive or industrial sectors and high-risk operational environments;
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Significant experience managing large-scale, long-term commercial arrangements with State Government entities;
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Experience in acquisitions, business integration and portfolio optimisation;
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Strong governance, risk and WHSE leadership; and,
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Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
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Qualifications
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A tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Finance or a related discipline is essential.
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A postgraduate qualification, such as an MBA, is preferred.
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Membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors is preferred.
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What we offer
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The opportunity to lead a diversified, privately owned Australian group.
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Direct engagement with the Board and shareholders.
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Responsibility for shaping Group strategy, growth and long-term value.
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Leadership of an experienced Executive Leadership Team across established and emerging sectors.
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Internal applications close Friday, 18 September ****.
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All internal applications will be referred to Pentarch's external recruitment agency, which will manage the recruitment and assessment process.

📌 Managing Director [Internal Applicants Only] (Victoria)
🏢 Pentarch Group
📍 Victoria