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Business Manager

Job Title: Business Manager
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Newcastle
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Reference: 949872A
Contact Name: Amanda MacGregor
Contact Email: amandam@peoplefusion.com.au
Job Published: June 16, 2025 11:30

Job Description

This is a great opportunity to step into a Business Manager role where you’ll shape strategy, lead a high-performing team, and drive operational excellence. Join a respected and values-led professional services firm in Greater Newcastle, offering long-term stability and a genuinely inclusive culture.

  • Small professional services firm

  • Join a values-driven, inclusive firm

  • Enjoy a stable, long-term opportunity

About the opportunity
  
A highly respected professional services firm in Greater Newcastle is seeking a strategic and hands-on Business Manager to drive business performance across operations, finance, people, and growth. This position reports to four Company Directors and plays a pivotal role in driving performance across strategy, finance, HR, marketing, compliance, and day-to-day operations.
  
This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role with scope to influence, modernise systems, lead high-performing teams, and contribute to the long-term success of one of the region’s most respected firms.
  
The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic execution, financial oversight with a key focus on people leadership, and continuous improvement of business operations. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and commercial acumen are essential.
  
You’ll be joining a warm, inclusive team culture with deep roots in the Newcastle community. This role is suited to someone with experience in professional services environments who is looking for a long-term, impactful career step.
  
What We’re Looking For: 

  • Leadership experience in operations, finance, or general management

  • Professional services background strongly preferred

  • Proven track record in driving strategy, mentoring teams, and overseeing complex business functions

  • Strong financial and commercial acumen

  • Hands-on, solutions-oriented, and confident in leading change

  • Exceptional interpersonal, time management, and organisational skills

Why Apply?  

  • Long-established and highly regarded firm

  • Scope to make a real impact

  • Inclusive, collaborative team with a strong reputation

  • Great location accessible from Newcastle, the Hunter, and the Central Coast

  • Full-time, in-office role with long-term career potential

Ready to step into a high-impact leadership role in a respected and values-driven firm?
  
How to apply
  
To learn more about key responsibilities, company culture and associated benefits of this opportunity, please contact Amanda MacGregor today on 02 4927 2005 or Louise Mann on 02 4927 2024 or you can email amandam@peoplefusion.com.au or louisem@peoplefusion.com.au for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, click "Apply" to submit your covering letter and CV.
  
Applications Close date: Sunday 6th July 2025
  
At peoplefusion we don’t just accept diversity and inclusion —we celebrate it! We strive to create an environment of equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, religion or physical ability, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance with your application please don’t hesitate to contact us.