About Big River Group
Big River Group is a publicly listed Australian business with over 120 years of experience in timber manufacturing and building materials. Operating nationally across trade centres, manufacturing facilities and construction-focused divisions, BRG is recognised as a leading supplier to commercial, civil, formwork and trade customers across Australia and New Zealand.
Our Victorian network is a critical part of our national footprint, encompassing Building Trade Centres, manufacturing operations and Formwork & Construction sites that support a wide range of major customers and projects.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Manager – Victoria to lead our multi-site operations across the state.
This senior leadership role is accountable for the performance, safety, operational excellence and commercial outcomes of the Victorian region. You will drive regional strategy, lead high-performing site teams, and ensure alignment with BRG’s national growth agenda.
With full P&L ownership and responsibility for operational best practice, this role is suited to a seasoned leader who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment and can influence across diverse customer, operational and commercial functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Victorian regional strategy in alignment with BRG’s national and divisional goals
- Drive a strong safety-first culture consistent with BRG’s “Towards Zero Harm” framework
- Oversee multi-site operations across trade centres, manufacturing and formwork/construction sites
- Deliver regional P&L performance, including revenue, margin, EBITDA, working capital and cost control
- Implement operational best practice to uplift service levels, inventory management, logistics and workflow efficiencies
- Lead and develop Branch Managers, Site Managers and Sales Leaders, strengthening talent, culture and capability
- Maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, regulators and industry associations
- Support sales teams with pricing, tenders, forecasting and major customer negotiations
- Oversee WHS compliance, risk management, incident response and audit readiness
- Embed governance, policy compliance, systems alignment and digital adoption across sites
- Manage escalations, customer issues and service-critical matters promptly and professionally
- Support acquisition integration, network expansion and strategic project delivery across the region
About You
You will bring a senior leadership capability with a strong commercial and operational background, ideally gained within the construction, building materials, trade, distribution or manufacturing sectors.
We are looking for someone with:
- Extensive multi-site leadership experience in an operational or regional management role
- Proven success delivering commercial outcomes across revenue, margin, EBITDA and service performance
- Strong understanding of construction, trade distribution, manufacturing or supply chain environments
- Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, change and growth
- Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong WHS leadership with the ability to embed safety culture across diverse workgroups
- High resilience, sound judgement and a continuous improvement mindset
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Operations, Marketing or related fields (MBA desirable)
What We Offer
- Senior leadership position within a growing national business
- Full P&L ownership and the ability to influence strategic outcomes
- Opportunity to lead a significant multi-site regional network
- Strong organisational backing with robust operational, WHS and commercial frameworks
- Career growth within a diversified, ASX-listed company
- Competitive remuneration package (details provided upon application)
How to Apply
If you believe you have the capability, experience and leadership presence to drive the Victorian region, please submit your application via SEEK.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Big River Group we value equality, inclusion, and diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace free of discrimination. All aspects of recruitment and employment are based on competence, performance, merit, and business needs.
