Job Description
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General Manager
Location: Knoxfield, Victoria
Company: AESM
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
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The Role
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AESM is seeking a dynamic and commercially driven General Manager to lead our operations and drive the continued growth and success of our business.
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Reporting to the Director Fire Services - APAC, this senior leadership role is accountable for the strategic direction, financial performance, operational excellence, and overall success of AESM. You will lead a diverse team across service, maintenance, projects, administration, and technical operations, ensuring exceptional customer outcomes while delivering sustainable business growth.
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This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced leader with strong commercial acumen, a passion for people leadership, and a proven track record of delivering results within facilities management, technical services, fire protection, or asset-intensive environments.
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Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
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Lead the strategic direction and performance of the AESM business across Victoria
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Drive a strong safety culture focused on compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement
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Deliver budgeted revenue, profitability, EBITDA, and operational performance targets
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Develop and execute growth strategies to increase market share, customer retention, and profitability
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Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners
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Identify and secure new maintenance, project, and service opportunities
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Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve high levels of engagement, accountability, and performance
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Develop leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and talent development
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Ensure operational efficiency, workforce productivity, and service excellence across the business
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Oversee forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analytics to support informed decision-making
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Drive innovation, process improvement, and data-led business optimisation initiatives
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Ensure compliance with all regulatory, contractual, safety, and company requirements
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Why You Will Love Working With AESM
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Be part of a respected and growing industry leader in fire protection services
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Opportunity to shape the strategic direction and future growth of the business
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Senior leadership role with significant autonomy and influence
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Competitive salary package
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Career development and executive leadership growth opportunities
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Employee recognition programs and referral incentives
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Access to health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport
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Employee discounts and benefits through Flare
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Paid parental leave and volunteer leave
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Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
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National career pathways through AESM and BGIS
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About You
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You are a highly motivated and commercially focused leader who thrives on delivering results, developing people, and building strong client relationships. You bring strategic thinking, strong financial management capability, and a passion for operational excellence.
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Essential Qualifications & Experience
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Extensive senior leadership experience with end-to-end accountability for business performance
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Demonstrated profit and loss (P&L;) ownership and responsibility
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Proven experience delivering commercial and operational outcomes within facilities management, technical services, fire protection, engineering, or asset-intensive environments
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Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial management, and strategic planning
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Demonstrated success driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency
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Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build high-performing cultures
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Experience managing senior stakeholder and customer relationships
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Strong commercial, analytical, and problem-solving capability
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Sound understanding of governance, compliance, safety, and risk management frameworks
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Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
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Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Asset or Facilities Management, or a related discipline
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To Excel in This Role, You Will Need
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Robust strategic leadership capability
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Exceptional commercial and financial acumen
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A customer-first mindset with a focus on service excellence
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The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
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A proactive and solutions-focused approach
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Strong organisational and decision-making skills
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A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
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The ability to lead change and drive business transformation
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A collaborative leadership style that develops and empowers teams
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About AESM
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AESM is a leading fire protection services provider specialising in maintenance, installation, testing, and project delivery across the fire protection industry. Since 2003, AESM has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable, and compliant fire safety solutions for clients across Australia.
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As part of the BGIS Group, AESM combines specialist fire industry expertise with the strength and support of a global facilities management organisation, providing employees with long-term career opportunities, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to essential safety services.
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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
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AESM is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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Apply Now
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If you are an experienced business leader looking for an opportunity to lead a growing organisation, drive meaningful outcomes, and make a lasting impact within the fire protection industry, we would love to hear from you. Join AESM and help shape the future of fire protection services across Victoria.
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📌 General Manager, AESM (Victoria)
🏢 Bgis
📍 Victoria