Job Description

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada – Knoxfield VIC

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Permanent

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2d ago , from BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada

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General Manager
n Location: Knoxfield, Victoria
n Company: AESM
n Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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The Role

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AESM is seeking a agile 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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- Robust 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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- Strong 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.

📌 General Manager, AESM (Victoria)
🏢 BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada
📍 Victoria