Country Manager-Australia

Core Responsibilities

1. In-Country P&L Leadership: Take full ownership of the Profit & Loss statement for your specific country. You will drive revenue growth, manage operational costs, and ensure the financial health and profitability of the local entity.
2. Market Entry & Expansion: Develop and execute a tailored go-to-market strategy for your country. Identify specific opportunities within major regional hubs (e.g., Sydney) and secondary cities to expand our footprint.
3. Regulatory & Legal Compliance: Act as the primary guardian of corporate compliance within your jurisdiction. Ensure strict adherence to local labor laws, tax codes, data protection regulations, and industry-specific licensing requirements.
4. Local Team Building: Build your team from the ground up or scale existing operations. Recruit top-tier local talent, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure alignment with the broader APAC regional vision.
5. Cross-Border Collaboration: Collaborate closely with fellow Country Managers across the region. Share best practices regarding market dynamics in diverse economies.

Requirements

1. Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive management experience, with at least 5 years in a General Manager or Country Manager role within the APAC region.
2. Geographic Scope: Demonstrated expertise in managing business in complex environments. Deep local knowledge of Australia is required.
3. Legal Entity Management: Prior experience managing a local registered entity is essential.
4. Language Skills: Business-level English is mandatory. Native or near-native fluency in English.
5. Mobility: Willingness to travel internationally within the APAC region (approx. 30%).