Group Manager

Sarah Group, a respected and diversified construction and property leader in South Australia, has been shaping the industry for over 60 years. As a proud family-owned business, we serve as the parent company to Sarah Constructions, the Longridge Group, and Hindmarsh Plumbing, with a combined workforce of almost 500.

Our vision is to build thriving, sustainable communities, and our mission is to push the boundaries of what's possible. We take pride in our core values of leadership, ambition, and developing great people within a family culture. These values drive our success, and our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a **Group Manager - Strategy** to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business. You will work closely with our Senior Executive Team to drive strategic growth, enhance our corporate capability, and ensure we remain at the forefront of the industry.

**The Role**

Reporting to the Group Chief People Officer, this role will collaborate closely with the Senior Executive Team to effectively develop and implement long-term strategies and plans across the Sarah Group and its subsidiaries.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

- Support the development and execution of corporate, business and functional strategies across the Group.
- Oversee the governance of our strategic plans, making sure that plans are operationalised effectively and as intended.
- Support the development of annual business plans to enable long-term objectives.
- Assist in the development of tactical responses to address evolving organisational and external dynamics, aligning key actions with our strategic intent.
- Implement strategic reviews with Senior Executives, ensuring that all plans remain up to date and current with consideration to relevant internal and external factors.
- Monitor and analyse external market dynamics, including addressable markets, growth engines, customer preferences, competitive landscapes, strategic options, and emerging opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to leverage our existing operating model, focusing on capabilities and potential, functional value chains, enablers and strategic differentiators.
- Support the evaluation and integration of new businesses, and manage projects related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), to ensure seamless transitions and alignment with organisational goals.

**Our Unique Value**

Are there benefits to working here? You bet, joining Sarah Group has its rewards. You will have the opportunity to become part of a high-performing team culture that thrives on continuous improvement and service excellence.

Not only will you enjoy a great working environment within a purpose-built modern office located just five minutes from the CBD, you will also enjoy:

- Salary continuance insurance.
- Generous leave entitlements including 4 days of work/life balance leave, birthday leave and 16 weeks paid parental leave.
- Tailored professional development and training opportunities.
- Great social events and casual Fridays.
- Access to a comprehensive health & wellbeing program including an annual wellbeing allowance, full health assessments, discounted gym membership, discounted health insurance, annual flu vaccinations & access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program.

**About You**

You will possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Engineering, or equivalent.
- 5 + years proven experience in strategic planning, backed by strong analytical skills.
- Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or similar (preferred).
- Experience working within a large, complex privately owned business (preferred).
- Experience as a Management Consultant in a large multi-disciplinary consulting firm (preferred).
- Strong background in research and data interpretation.
- Excellent reporting and presenting skills.
- Demonstrated ability to engage at the Executive level.
- Strong project and stakeholder management skills.

**Are you up for it?**

For a confidential discussion, please contact Stefan Popovic, Group Chief People Officer on (08) 7129 8888.

Applications will remain open until the position is filled.