State Manager ACT

Posted 02 May 2024
SalaryCompetitive
LocationCanberra
Job type Full time
DisciplineManagement
ReferenceJO-2405-493033

Job description

Manager ACT – Recruitment Agency

  • An integral role within the business and its strategic development
  • Negotiable remuneration packaging
  • Report to CEO
DFP Recruitment is a successful Australian company operating nationally for over 40 years and now part of a global group with extensive networks and opportunities.  Working with DFP is unlike any other agency, we combine our passion for our people and for recruitment with the power of today's technologies, and our culture of ‘can-do, quality and transparency is highly valued by our people. 

We are dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with opportunities. DFP’s commitment to service and quality is demonstrated by long-standing client relationships, exceptional survey scores, and the size of our loyal and growing contractor-base.

This role presents a rare opportunity for an experienced manager to lead the Canberra business. With a diverse portfolio of clients, existing supplier agreements and a mix of temporary placements and large-scale recruitment projects the business is growing year on year. Reporting to the CEO (based in Melbourne) and supported by a national corporate team, this role offers a true blend of tactical operational and broader business growth objectives.

 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and business partners, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Financial Management: Overseeing budgeting, financial planning, and monitoring financial performance.
  • Team Leadership: Providing leadership and coaching to employees, including hiring, training and support.
  • Risk Management: Identifying potential risks to the business and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
 

Requirements:

  • Previous leadership experience in the Recruitment industry
  • Key client relationship and account management experience
  • Experience with managing on-hired / temporary placements
  • Experience with volume recruitment project delivery
  • Demonstrated success of managing a P&L
  • Problem-solving ability.
  • Excellent communication skills.
 

Why DFP?

We recognise the significance of engagement and rewards, and we offer a solid foundation to help you reach your fullest potential... This is why at DFP we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement as well as:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Weekly Pays
  • Laptop
  • Discounted Health Insurance options
  • Salary Sacrifice Options
  • 5 additional DFP Life leave days
  • 2 x Volunteer days for Corporate Responsibility
  • Employee Wellbeing Program
  • Learning platforms and pathways
  • Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (eg:First Australian company to be a Disability Confident Recruiter and Mental Health First Aid - Advanced Workplace Status) 
We welcome your curiosity and interest. If you'd like further information or to have a confidential discussion, call Athena Iliades at DFP Recruitment on (03)8632 9998 or APPLY NOW. 



Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
 
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
 
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