Mental health and suicide prevention charity, Mates in Construction are looking for a new General Manager of Mining, Energy & Manufacturing, with operational and strategic experience.

• Excellent benefits including car, 15% super and 5 weeks leave
• Frequent interstate travel, managing a remote team
• Can be located in Sydney, Newcastle or Brisbane with WFH option
• The Organisation:

MATES in Mining/Energy/Manufacturing, in partnership with the Australian Mining, Energy & Manufacturing industries (Employers and Unions), prevents suicide and achieves improved mental health and wellbeing outcomes for workers and their families through quality programs and education, professional support, capacity building and research.

The Role:

The General Manager, strategic role involves leveraging industry relationships, providing strong leadership, and ensuring effective program management. Managing a team of 16, this role will be focusing on developing and nurturing their capabilities whilst focusing on partnerships and identifying growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee MATES programs across Australia, focusing on Mining, Energy, and Manufacturing.
• Grow MATES initiatives in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain funding sources for each industry.
• Ensure adherence to governance standards and delivery procedures.
• Build relationships with external national stakeholders.
• Analyse P&L statements, create budgets, and manage finances.
• Work closely with MATES Australia CEO and Interstate CEOs.
• Attend networking events, conferences, and public speaking engagements.
• Develop and evaluate training materials.
• Provide board reporting and coordination support.

Essential:

• Senior leadership experience with strategic planning skills.
• Proven track record in strategic growth aligned with research and corporate goals.
• Ability to navigate industry agendas and foster effective relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative approach to business relationships.
• Financial acumen and policy development experience.
• A current state/territory Australian driver’s license is required

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Australian Mining, Energy, and Manufacturing industries.
• Relevant qualifications in marketing, business, or communications.
• Experience using a partnership and client-centred approach.
• Comfortable with public speaking and program delivery.
• Knowledge of training and facilitation.

How to apply:

If this sounds like something that you would be interested in, please apply directly to the advertisement with a full resume. A cover letter will be required if shortlisted.

All applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful applicants will be contacted.

Beaumont People have been retained to recruit this position on behalf of Mates in Construction. If you have any questions please direct them to Alexandra Barker [email protected] using the subject line: General Manager - Mates in Construction enquiry via EthicalJobs.

At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged