General Manager Unidata Pty Ltd

Environmental Monitoring / IOT Equipment Manufacturer (Internet of Things) General Management- within the IT & Electronics Manufacturing Sector and with 10+ years' experience

Unidata is a leading manufacturer of Environmental Monitoring / IOT Equipment, in business for 30 years with a factory and office located in O'Connor, Western Australia. We are financially secure. Unidata is a wholly owned subsidiary of Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ), the New Zealand Government's national earth science research organisation (like the CSIRO in Australia).

Unidata Neon systems are in use in government and industry in Western Australia and internationally. We are involved with complex interesting projects improving the environment. Our customers and reseller partners are worldwide, and more than 50% of our revenue is from global markets. We boast a supportive and stable team environment which staff enjoy and through this a strong work ethic has developed. There is good opportunity to take a senior management leadership position as this successful company continues to grow.

The incumbent General Manager is soon to retire. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced applicant to take up the leadership of Unidata. We envisage a short handover period with the current general manager for a smooth and successful transition. The position reports into the ESNZ GM of Digital and Innovation

The Position:

Based in O'Connor, as General Manager you will have primary responsibility for the company, leading:

• sales and marketing,
• maintaining budgeted profit and loss,
• coordinating hardware and software development,
• applying good product management direction and processes,
• overseeing the production and inventory,
• software and hardware engineering,
• quality management,
• health and safety,
• environmental management,
• QA OHSE and quality system auditing systems,
• people and culture, and
• financial management.

Your Skills and Experience:

To be successful in this role you will bring senior management experience in a technology business with a strong working knowledge of electronics and IT, including IP networking and Microsoft. Your ability to lead and manage staff will foster a positive and stable workplace culture with a strong ethic to deliver results. Your acumen for financial management will be advantageous, as will a proven ability to achieve success through sales and marketing.

A degree in a relevant technical field and proven management experience in electronics manufacturing, instrumentation, or related technology sectors are essential.

The Opportunity:

We seek commitment to lead a small team and an interest in a stable and long-term career with the company, growing in responsibility and remuneration over that time. If your interest is in a short-term career advancement position, this is possibly not the role you are looking for.

It is essential that you are eligible and registered (or able to be registered) as a Director under Australian Corporations Law.

If the responsibility of managing the operations of Unidata in line with the General Managers' position description is your career opportunity, please apply.

To Apply:

If you possess the above qualities and are ready to step into a senior leadership role where you can have real impact, we would like to hear from you.

Visit our website at and view the demonstration area for the Neon Applications Software for more information and understanding of the Neon Systems.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

We cannot accept enquiries by email or phone from the company at its OConnor Location. Please complete the application online.

Please direct any enquires to the Earth Sciences New Zealand (NIWA Business Unit) People & Culture Team

Job Details

Crown research institute

NIWA

Reference #

59359

Posted on

01 Oct 2025

Closes on

02 Nov :59

Location(s)

Australia

Expertise

Administrative Services, Asset & Facilities Management, Business Management & Support, Analysis & Impact Evaluation, Procurement & Logistics, Project Management

Job level(s)

Management, Senior management

Work type(s)

Permanent

More details (document)

General Manager - September