General Manager

• Lead our talented business services team
• National role working with our passionate senior leadership team
• Employee-owned consultancy experiencing sustained growth

Your next challenge starts here. JBS&G are a leading national environmental consultancy with over 300 professionals. As we continue to grow, we have a newly created opportunity for a dynamic and experienced leader to join us a General Manager, Business Services. Reporting to the Deputy CEO, you will work closely with the senior leadership team to provide both strategic and operational leadership to our business services teams, including People and Talent; IT; Finance and Office Administration.

About The Role
You will be responsible for developing and delivering integrated business enablement strategies aligned with the organisational vision, our values and our strategic goals. Your role will include:

• Leading and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation across the business
• Engaging with senior leadership team to ensure business services reflect our evolving needs
• Champion & develop the finance function, with support from the CFO and our external financial services firm
• Guide the People and Talent team with a focus on attracting and retaining talent, maintaining and driving performance, and fostering our Care and Trust culture
• Oversee the IT operations to ensure technology solutions are aligned to our business needs, and that we maintain a robust cyber security program
• Support the Head of Business Services to oversee the office administration function across the business nationally
• Leading change and business transformation and embedding continuous improvement and agility
• Proactive support of our workplace health and safety program

Some regional and interstate travel may be required with this position. You must be willing to undertake a National Police clearance and must have a visa which allows you to undertake full time employment in Australia.

About You
You are an experienced and strategic leader, confident in overseeing cross-functional business services within a national or multi-site environment. You will bring:

• A degree in business, management, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, change management, and team leadership
• Strong financial literacy and experience with budgeting, reporting, and financial oversight
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and engage at all levels
• Working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, and WHS legislation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with attention to detail and strong organisational capability

Experience in the professional services sector will be highly regarded, though is not essential.

While our preference is for this role to be located in Sydney, for the right person we are happy to consider other capital cities.

About Us
At JBS&G, we believe work should be rewarding, flexible, and fun. We have built a Care and Trust culture that we are proud of, one where people are encouraged to grow, share ideas, and do their best work. Whether you are in the field, in the office, or somewhere in between, you will be supported by a team that values innovation, technical quality, and who are proud of what we do.

When You Join Us, You'll Enjoy

• With our flexible start and finish times, you can shape your workday around what works best for you
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave – because sometimes one holiday a year is not enough
• Paid parental leave scheme
• A fun, friendly, and supportive workplace where regular social events and philanthropic support brings our team together
• A culture that values delivering high-quality outcomes on complex and exciting projects
• Mentoring programs and access to industry memberships to boost your development
• 50 hours of dedicated professional development time and clear career progression pathways
• A comprehensive wellbeing program, because when you're supported, work feels better.

At JBS&G you will find more than just a job – you will find your career. Whether you are a graduate or looking to take your expertise to the next level, we offer a diverse range of opportunities to grow, learn, and lead. From formal training and mentoring programs to real project experience and support for further education, we invest in your development every step of the way.

We are proudly employee-owned, which means your voice matters. Our culture is built on trust, flexibility, and collaboration, where good ideas rise quickly and everyone has a hand in shaping the future of our business.

Join us and create your impact.
If you'd like to know more about the role, please contact People and Talent on for a confidential discussion, or to apply please visit and scroll to see this opportunity.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive—no matter your background, identity, or life experience. If you're passionate about what you do and excited by the opportunity to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
People from all walks of life are encouraged to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disability
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JBS&G does not accept unsolicited agency-referred applications.