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Be ready to walk through how you have run a P&L or program budget, led a team through competing priorities, and reported results to senior stakeholders. Prepare one example of a unit you improved and what metrics moved.
Strong fit if you can lead a business unit end-to-end, communicate clearly with technical and non-technical partners, and stay accountable for delivery in an Australian operating context. Thin public data on this listing means you should confirm scope, team size, and travel with the employer.
As Business Unit Manager at Agrifutures, your day typically centres on owning a product or program area: setting priorities, tracking delivery and budget, and aligning staff and partners around outcomes. Expect planning sessions, stakeholder check-ins, performance reviews of the unit’s work, and decisions on where to focus effort next.
The listing marks it as on-site (not remote) in Australia; confirm exact office or regional base with Agrifutures.
Usually strategy, delivery, people, and commercial or program outcomes for a defined unit—not day-to-day individual contributor work alone.
Ask about unit size, budget authority, travel across Australia, and how success is measured in the first 6–12 months.
BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER, Agrifutures, Australia About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced operational and commercial leader to oversee a portfolio of specialised engineering and service businesses based in South East Victoria. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive growth, operational performance, customer outcomes, and profitability across multiple business units. Key Responsibilities Drive strategic growth initiatives for the business units under your purview Enhance operational efficiency and productivity through process improvement and innovation Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention by delivering exceptional outcomes Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and partners Monitor financial performance to ensure profitability targets are met or exceeded Lead a team of professionals, providing mentorship and guidance for their development and success Requirements A proven track record in operational and commercial leadership roles within the engineering or service industries Demonstrated experience in driving growth and profitability across multiple business units Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation Proven capability in process improvement and innovation Excellent leadership qualities, including the ability to mentor and develop team members A hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making Experience working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment About the Company Agrifutures is an established organisation based in Australia, specialising in engineering and service businesses. We are looking for a passionate and driven leader to join our team and help us achieve our strategic objectives. Apply Today To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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