State Manager SA

About the role

At Steelforce, we are committed to delivering trusted products, excellent service, and sustainable growth. As part of our national leadership team, we’re seeking an experienced State Manager to lead our branch network, drive performance, and deliver strategic outcomes across our South Australian region.

Based at our Port Adelaide office and reporting to the General Manager Steelforce, you will be accountable for driving strong commercial outcomes, leading safe and efficient operations and delivering strategic imperatives. You will have the autonomy to lead your own operations and P&L and this role offers strong career progression.

As a key member of the national leadership team, you play a vital role in shaping the future business, driving our strategy and building equity in our  brand.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead operational performance with full accountability of the South Australian P&L.
• Drive sales growth and strengthen customer relationships.
• Champion safety excellence and operational discipline across all branches.
• Build, coach, and empower high-performing teams and future leaders.
• Convert national strategy into pragmatic execution plans with measurable outcomes.
• Oversee governance, risk, and compliance while ensuring sustainable profitability.

About your experience

With a passion to drive transformational change, our next leader will have;

• Extensive sales and/or operational leadership experience in large or multi-site operations, ideally in steel, industrial distribution, building or warehousing/supply chain/logistics or production environment.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership with strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Ability to lead large and/or multi-site teams through change, growth, and complexity.
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or Commerce (desirable).

• Ability to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders, including government bodies and officials, to drive alignment and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to InfraBuild employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Accessible learning available to everyone: InfraBuild Learn360 provides every InfraBuild employee (whatever your role or career aspirations) with self-directed learning opportunities, supported by a variety of resources to help enhance the impact of your learning.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About our team

At Steelforce we pride ourselves on supplying our customers with the highest quality structural steel, merchant bar, pipe & tube product. Founded in April 2000, we are a major distributor of steel products in Australia, with branches in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth along with 13 regional locations including our Steelforce Express sites that offer our customers an express pick-up and delivery service of a wide range of steel and other metal products.  

We put our customers and our people first and we are proud of the service and value we deliver to the those who use our products. We operate a fleet of over 60 trucks delivering to every corner of the country to many thousands of customers. Our steel is used in commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers, rural sectors, mining and manufacturing.

Next steps

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. 

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. 

• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Apply today.