Lead the VIC business. Grow our teams. Be the face of PERSOL.

PERSOL is a leader in workforce solutions across Australia and New Zealand - and we’re looking for an exceptional Business Manager to lead our Melbourne CBD‑based operations across both Temporary and Permanent recruitment.

This is a high‑impact, people‑centric leadership role. You will guide high‑performing teams, strengthen key customer relationships, drive growth, and represent the PERSOL brand throughout Victoria.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As our VIC Business Manager, you will have full P&L responsibility for the region to;

Lead & Inspire your Teams

• Coach, mentor and develop team members to build capability, performance and future succession strength.

• Build a positive, learning‑focused culture aligned with PERSOL values.

• Ensure operational excellence, quality, and safe delivery across all activities.

Lead PERSOL’s brand and presence in VIC

• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients at every level.

• Engage across the VIC market, representing PERSOL at quarterly business reviews, meetings and industry events.

• Respond to customer feedback, resolve issues and ensure exceptional service delivery.

Drive Growth & Business Development

• Identify market opportunities and emerging industry trends.

• Support the development of regional strategies, sales plans and performance improvement initiatives.

• Grow accounts through cross‑selling and tailored workforce solutions.

Manage Financial & Operational Performance

• Oversee budgets, KPIs and performance outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, HSEQ requirements and regulatory standards.

• Monitor branch activities to ensure premium service, quality and operational excellence.

ABOUT YOU

• A passion for developing and leading high performing teams.

• Leadership experience in staffing, recruitment or a commercial service environment.

• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing budgets, KPIs and operational performance.

• Customer‑centric mindset with the ability to influence and build long‑term relationships.

• A passion for developing the next generation of talent.

• High standards of integrity, communication and people leadership.

• (Desirable) Tertiary qualifications in business, management or related field.

WHY JOIN PERSOL?

You’ll join a respected organisation with a strong presence across Australia and New Zealand, where you’ll be supported to grow as a leader, influence strategic direction and make a meaningful impact across the VIC business.

READY TO APPLY?

If you’re a driven, people‑focused leader who thrives on building teams, strengthening relationships and growing a business — we’d love to hear from you. Contact Sarah Swiderski; sarah.swiderski@persolapac.com for more information or to book a confidential discussion.

OUR COMMITMENT

Programmed and PERSOL supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOL, we encourage you to visit our website.