- Assignment Category: Full-time regular
General Manager
Location: Knoxfield, Victoria
Company: AESM
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Role
AESM is seeking a dynamic and commercially driven General Manager to lead our operations and drive the continued growth and success of our business.
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Lead the strategic direction and performance of the AESM business across Victoria
Drive a strong safety culture focused on compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement
Deliver budgeted revenue, profitability, EBITDA, and operational performance targets
Develop and execute growth strategies to increase market share, customer retention, and profitability
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners
Identify and secure new maintenance, project, and service opportunities
Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve high levels of engagement, accountability, and performance
Develop leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and talent development
Ensure operational efficiency, workforce productivity, and service excellence across the business
Oversee forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analytics to support informed decision-making
Drive innovation, process improvement, and data-led business optimisation initiatives
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, contractual, safety, and company requirements
Why You Will Love Working With AESM
Be part of a respected and growing industry leader in fire protection services
Opportunity to shape the strategic direction and future growth of the business
Senior leadership role with significant autonomy and influence
Competitive salary package
Career development and executive leadership growth opportunities
Employee recognition programs and referral incentives
Access to health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport
Employee discounts and benefits through Flare
Paid parental leave and volunteer leave
Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
National career pathways through AESM and BGIS
About You
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.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Extensive senior leadership experience with end-to-end accountability for business performance
Demonstrated profit and loss (P&L) ownership and responsibility
Proven experience delivering commercial and operational outcomes within facilities management, technical services, fire protection, engineering, or asset-intensive environments
Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial management, and strategic planning
Demonstrated success driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build high-performing cultures
Experience managing senior stakeholder and customer relationships
Strong commercial, analytical, and problem-solving capability
Sound understanding of governance, compliance, safety, and risk management frameworks
Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Asset or Facilities Management, or a related discipline
To Excel in This Role, You Will Need
Strong strategic leadership capability
Exceptional commercial and financial acumen
A customer-first mindset with a focus on service excellence
The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
A proactive and solutions-focused approach
Strong organisational and decision-making skills
A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
The ability to lead change and drive business transformation
A collaborative leadership style that develops and empowers teams
About AESM
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.
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.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
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.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced business leader looking for an opportunity to lead a growing organisation, drive meaningful outcomes, and make a lasting impact within the fire protection industry, we would love to hear from you. Join AESM and help shape the future of fire protection services across Victoria.
