Group General Manager IT

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Genus is an ASX listed company born and bred in WA and recognised as one of Australia’s fastest growing power and communications infrastructure companies. It is driven by a culture of hard work and customer first focus and a commitment to their people. Safe and confident delivery for clients that ensure long standing and enduring relationships. Strong values and a sense of innovation, mateship, safety, integrity and collaboration are part of their DNA and values.

Meelup Management has been entrusted with the recruitment process for the Group General Manager IT for Genus which has a seat at the table as part of the Executive Team.

As reported in the recently released annual report, Genus had record revenue of $751.3M and an order book of $2B and over 1,600 employees.

A deeper company insight can be seen www.genus.com.au including their pivotal infrastructure projects they are delivering across Australia.

The Role

Primary position function

Based in Perth at the head office, the Group General Manager – Information Technology (IT) is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership in the delivery of IT projects, services, and technology initiatives. This includes overseeing systems and frameworks that align with industry best practice and are appropriate for the size and scale of the business, encompassing cyber security and IT control frameworks.

The business will be relying on you to be a technology leader, up to date with all current and emerging strategies in the profession and know when and how to take the lead and influence a business today and into the future.

Key attributes needed to fulfil this function

Strong technical knowledge that you continue to explore and build on so you can truly lead and share with others when relied on for strategic and operational implementation and “fit for purpose” solutions.

Know when to listen, when to lead and when to follow

Experience in integrating systems and technology where mergers & acquisitions have occurred without adding layers of complexity and difficulty for users.

The ability to do multiple operational aspects of “business as usual” on the one hand but pivot and change focus as needed. The ability to adapt to the twists and turns of the business is critical – it is not a straight line journey!

This business has evolved due to its singlemindedness of success / growth and providing safe + profitable project outcomes. IT is a support function to enable this and part of strong support team.

The ability to sell the benefits, the “why” is a critical leadership style needed in this role

The position

accountabilities and responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

IT Operations and service delivery

Cyber Security and Risk Management

Governance and Financial Management

People and stakeholder engagement – (critical)

Lead and manage a small team

Position requirements .

Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in IT leadership roles, including strategic planning and operational delivery.

Proven experience in setting and delivering IT strategy, and managing IT operations within remote or mining environments.

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high‑performing IT teams in a small, hands‑on environment.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to foster collaborative relationships across corporate and site‑based teams.

Demonstrated experience in vendor management, including sourcing, negotiating, and managing service agreements with third‑party providers.

Proven understanding of cyber security, IT risk management, and IT control frameworks.

Excellent analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills and ability to deliver outcomes in dynamic environments.

Internet and PC proficiency with advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Current National Police Clearance.

This is an immediate start opportunity but we will work with the preferred candidate to achieve a suitable start date which may not be immediate but require a notice period elsewhere.

How to Apply

Professional and independent from the business itself, Meelup Management can ensure privacy and confidentiality to all enquiries from candidates in the selection process.

Please click apply now and send your résumé and cover letter outlining your specific qualifications, addressing the key attributes in particular.

Please contact Chris Wiener via emailchris@meelup.com.au for a confidential discussion on your suitability for this role.

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