State Manager – Fire Protection | Queensland
Location:
Brisbane / South East Queensland
Salary:
$180k - $220k + Package (Negotiable for right person)
The Opportunity
An exciting prospect has become available for an experienced State Manager to lead and grow a well-established fire protection services business across Queensland.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for the overall operational, financial and commercial performance of the Queensland business, with a strong focus on service delivery, customer retention, business development and continuous improvement.
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of an established operation while driving further growth across fire protection maintenance, service contracts, minor works and emergency support.
The Role
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for:
Leading the Queensland fire protection business and delivering against strategic and financial objectives
Developing and executing annual business plans, budgets, P&L; and forecasts
Driving growth through the acquisition and retention of service contracts and minor works
Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across the Queensland market
Managing key client relationships and ensuring consistently high levels of customer satisfaction
Overseeing operational performance, productivity, job costing and project delivery
Implementing standardised processes and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitoring KPIs and using operational data to drive performance and resource allocationRecruiting,



developing and leading a high-performing team of technicians and support staff
Ensuring compliance with OH&S;, QA, Australian Standards and industry requirements
Managing revenue, margins, overheads and overall financial performance
Supporting the local team in securing minor works and project opportunities
Working collaboratively with broader national operations and other business units
About You
We are looking for a commercially minded leader with a strong background in fire protection, technical services, facilities management or a similar service-based environment.
Proven leadership experience within a service-based or technical operations environment
Demonstrated success driving operational excellence and continuous improvement
Strong understanding of fire protection systems and relevant Australian Standards
Experience managing budgets, forecasts, P&L; and operational KPIs
Strong commercial and business development capability
Experience managing field-based or multi-site operations
Excellent customer relationship and stakeholder management skills
The ability to build, develop and motivate high-performing teams
Strong understanding of job costing, tendering and project/service delivery
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
Current Queensland Driver's Licence
Relevant trade qualifications and/or fire protection qualifications
Desirable
Electrical Licence, QBCC qualification, or tertiary qualifications in business, engineering or a related discipline.
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📌 State Manager - Fire (Brisbane)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 Brisbane