Manager - Operations & Growth - Acubis Technologies

Join Our Team at Acubis!

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and sustainable growth? Acubis is on the lookout for a dynamic Manager - Operations & Growth to drive our continued expansion and help lead out business.

About Acubis

Acubis provides radio, data, and telecommunications solutions, products, and services to support mining and heavy industry. We are dedicated to helping clients make informed investments in the right communication solutions. Located in the city of Mackay, QLD, our reach expands across QLD, NSW, and WA. We proudly belong to Emergent Group, a dynamic consortium of companies specialising in engineering and technology, headquartered in Newcastle, NSW.

About the Role

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of developing strategies to optimise our operations and enhance our service delivery. Reporting to the CEO, you'll work closely with leadership to identify opportunities for growth, forge strong relationships with clients, and ensure our operations align with our vision of being an industry leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Translating strategy into whole-of-business actionable steps for growth, and establishing metrics to track progress
• Helping lead day to day business operations, including driving employee productivity, and tracking of financial performance
• Working with operations, project management and procurement teams teams to ensure a high standard of service delivery to customers
• Overseeing quality, safety, environment and compliance processes
• Project management of industrial Wi-Fi, digital radio and related projects
• Assist in the recruitment of new employees
• Assist with the preparation of customer quotes, proposals and tender submissions
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
• Help drive the growth and outreach efforts of Acubis
• Engage with the marketing team to plan and implement marketing and communications activities

Details

• Position Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Reports To: CEO
• Start Date: flexible
• Location: prefer Mackay-based (hybrid: office and WFH) but would consider Newcastle-based for the right candidate
• Salary: competitive/negotiable

What We Offer

• A collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas matter.
• A chance to make a real impact in shaping the future of our operations.

Your contributions will not only help us achieve our organisational goals but will also significantly enhance client satisfaction and engagement.

Essentials:

• A degree or certificate in a relevant technical or business field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience as a leader in a technology business.
• Experience in the mining, heavy industry or similar sectors.
• An entrepreneurial approach and a passion to grow an Australian technology business. 
• A strong focus on being a ‘team’ player, recognising that success only occurs when we all come together. 
• Proven track record of driving operational improvements and growth initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• A proactive and innovative mindset, ready to challenge the status quo.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Experience leading engineering and/or technician teams.
• A history of taking responsibility for a significant profit and loss ledger. 
• A passion for technology and technical innovation. 
• Extensive experience with modern cloud-based collaboration, business management and record keeping environments. 

The wellbeing of our people is our highest priority. When you join Acubis you become part of Emergent Group, which means you’ll be surrounded by people who support you.

• We've designed our benefits to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and career goals.
• Flexibility is built in. Whether it’s flexible start/finish times, a 4-day week or one day from home, you’ll be able to balance work to support your personal life.
• Wellbeing vouchers every year – for gym or swimming pool membership, fitness equipment or relaxation therapies to help you stay healthy and energised.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family to help you maintain your emotional and psychological wellbeing.

Are you ready to take on a vital role in our mission to drive growth and operational success? Apply now and be part of our future at Acubis!

Apply Now

If you have the legal right to live and work in Australia, and want to be part of our dynamic team, submit your resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements for this role.

We are a responsive employer. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to prepare and submit your application, and in return we carefully consider and provide responses to each and every applicant. We don’t just contact the short-listed candidates, or leave you wondering. If you are not suitable for this role, we will keep your details on file for future roles.

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