Key Highlights
Lead and develop an experienced team of site professionals across key automation projects
Drive safety, quality and excellence across project sites
Permanent site based role based in either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
Competitive salary package and benefits
We're looking for an experienced Sites Group Manager to play a key leadership role in the delivery of Dematic's major automation projects. Leading a team of Site Managers and Site Supervisors, you'll focus on building a capable, high-performing team through regular coaching, mentoring and ongoing development. This is a hands‐on leadership role where you'll maintain a strong presence across project sites, working closely with your team to understand challenges, provide guidance and drive consistent standards of safety, quality and performance. You'll travel frequently to sites while collaborating with key stakeholders to support successful project delivery and continuous improvement.
We offer:
A key leadership role supporting major automation installation projects
The opportunity to shape site team capability and continuous improvement
A collaborative culture with highly skilled sites, project, engineering and safety teams
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Fitness Passport and discounted corporate health cover
Paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave
Corporate discounts on car rentals and IT products
Tasks and Qualifications:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead, coach and develop a team of Site Managers and Site Supervisors, setting clear expectations and driving high performance
Maintain regular check-ins with your team, providing ongoing feedback, coaching, mentoring and support
Recruit and develop site talent,



building capability and supporting succession across the team
Travel frequently to project sites to support your team, understand site challenges and maintain a robust leadership presence
Provide site expertise to support installation planning, project estimates, proposals and site reviews
Drive improvements to site processes, procedures and ways of working
Champion a strong safety culture, accountability and continuous improvement across the Sites Group
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
Relevant qualifications or experience in construction, trades, site management or an engineering discipline
Strong people leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong team mindset and ability to exercise sound judgement at a leadership level
Ability to problem solve, influence and negotiateProven site installation experience within complex project environments
Sound commercial and contract management experience, including project cost and schedule control
Working knowledge of WHS legislation and statutory requirements
Knowledge of material handling systems (desired) and best‐practice site management
Ability to manage competing priorities and travel to project sites frequently
WHAT SETS DEMATIC APART
This is an exciting time to join Dematic. If you've ever wondered how your online order arrives at your door so quickly, there's a good chance our technology played a part.



We partner with some of the world's most innovative companies to design, build and support intelligent automation solutions for warehouses, distribution centres and production facilities. With over 11,000 employees globally and more than 900 across Australia and New Zealand, Dematic continues to lead the way in automation, robotics and smart logistics.
Dematic is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion and training. In accordance with federal and state legislation, Dematic Pty Ltd promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.
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📌 Site Group Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 KION Group
📍 Melbourne