State Manager - VIC

About the role

Reporting to the National Operations and Trading Manager, the VIC State Manager will be accountable for delivering the strategic imperatives of creating an investment return through the profitable trading of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals.  The role is P&L accountable with trading, supply chain and safe operations under the role’s direct control. 

The role will manage and improve the integrated outcomes by capturing profitable intake via an appropriate collection footprint and trading workforce, ensuring the business has the necessary processing capability that provides positive customer experience and through technology, capable people and capital investment, creating a safe and cost-effective operation which allows the business to deliver superior returns on funds employed. The role is similarly focused on creating high growth activities in the regions and contributes to the broader Recycling group by working with the Australian lead team to drive optimum performance and improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and drive the 3-year business plan to deliver the business imperatives
• Lead negotiations for major supply contracts and approve all ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal supply contracts for small and medium sized suppliers with the company’s DOA
• Facilitate the development and implementation of strategies for defending and growing current business
• Set and maintain standards of personal behaviour to reinforce effective working relationships throughout the organisation and drive discretionary effort through good people practices
• Ensure the effective application of business systems to continuously improve performance, including safety, customer satisfaction, quality, people, operational performance, profitability, APP and margin
• Manage the performance of direct reports through coaching, team building and conducting effective performance reviews; lead and monitor formal communications with teams
• Ensure safety is a key priority and driven through the business including plans, systems and behaviours
• Review the operating effectiveness and efficiency of the state’s assets and initiate improvement activities

We are seeking a safety focused leader with strong influencing & communication skills and a passion for delivering on time, within budget and to a high standard.

The foundations required to be successful in this role include:

• Degree qualified in a Business, Engineering or Operations related discipline preferred
• Extensive knowledge and leadership experience in Sales/Trading and Manufacturing
• A proven leader that has led teams tasked with different functional accountabilities
• Ability to calculate percentages, ratios and margins and analyse reports to identify trends and discrepancies
• Able to analyse market activity, identify and respond to medium term opportunities and threats
• Exceptional relationship management and the capability to influence and develop effective relationships with suppliers, industry bodies, regulators and staff
• An understanding of international markets and economic drivers

Key Benefits

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

• 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.
• Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.
• Employee Assistance Program: Converge International, our EAP, offers confidential, professional and free counselling and support resources in areas such as marriage/family difficulties, interpersonal conflict, stress, depression or anxiety, alcohol and/or drug dependencies, grief, loss or trauma and workplace problems.
• Self-Care Bento Boxes: A series of 45-minute online sessions for self-care, providing effective strategies to enhance self-awareness and self-compassion. Topics include sleep, diet, exercise, burnout and more.
• Employee Engagement: Our annual “Your Voice” employee engagement survey provides our employees with the opportunity to influence the business’s direction and help share employee experiences.

About us

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors.  With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

Our recycling business is an industry leader in the supply of processed ferrous scrap (steel) products for the electric arc furnaces at our domestic steel mills in Sydney and Melbourne. We also have an extensive non-ferrous business that supplies both domestic and international markets with high quality products for recycling. Our 26 sites contribute around 1.4 million tonnes of recycled metals annually into our steelmaking operations.

Why work here?

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 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.