Job Description
Exciting things are happening at Austin Group. We are entering a significant period of growth and transformation and are seeking an exceptional General Manager – Strategy & Transformation to help shape what comes next.
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Reporting directly to the CEO and joining the Executive Team, you will own the Group's strategy and establish and lead our new Transformation Office. You will drive a multi-year program across our commercial, customer, operational and digital agenda, with AI as a key enabler.
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This is a rare opportunity to move beyond advising on strategy to owning its execution—turning ambitious ideas into measurable outcomes across a growing Australian retail group.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Own the Group's strategy and annual strategic planning process.
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Establish and lead the Transformation Office, including governance, reporting, perks realisation and the transformation roadmap.
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Lead strategic analysis, business cases and recommendations for the Executive Team and Board.
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Drive priority transformation initiatives across multiple functions.
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Partner with the CTO to identify and embed AI-enabled opportunities.
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Own the Executive Team scorecard and performance-reporting framework.
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Lead change and communication strategies that build engagement and deliver sustainable outcomes.
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Build a high-performing team and strengthen accountability,



continuous improvement and data-led decision-making across the Group.
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About You
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You will bring:
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Senior experience in management consulting, corporate strategy or transformation.
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Strong retail or consumer-sector knowledge.
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Proven success leading complex transformation programs and cross-functional initiatives.
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Exceptional commercial, financial-modelling and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
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An understanding of AI and its practical application within retail and customer-focused businesses.
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Excellent Executive and Board-level communication skills.
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The ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead without direct authority.
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A commercially minded, curious and outcomes-focused leadership style.
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Why Join Austin Group?
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You will join Austin Group at a pivotal stage of its evolution, with the mandate and executive support to shape our strategic direction and lead meaningful enterprise-wide change.
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We offer:
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Direct partnership with the CEO and Executive Team.
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Genuine ownership of a multi-year transformation agenda.
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A generous product allowance and 50% discount across GAZMAN, Cable and Perri Cutten.
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Free onsite parking at our Malvern Support Office.
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The flexibility to work from home each Friday.
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A collaborative and rewarding team environment.
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📌 General Manager - Strategy & Transformation (Victoria)
🏢 GAZMAN
📍 Victoria