The Opportunity

• Attractive salary package with a company-maintained vehicle
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• A varied role combining business development, operations and stakeholder management
• Exposure to a diverse range of client sites
• Genuine career progression opportunities with an established brand

Who We Are

Programmed Property Services is a leading provider of painting, signage and grounds maintenance services across a diverse range of industries.

As part of the broader Programmed family, you'll join an organisation that values safety, care, empathy and good old-fashioned customer service. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where our people can develop their careers, feel supported and enjoy a positive work environment.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic, commercially minded and people-focused Branch Manager to lead our Geelong Commercial Painting team.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you'll be responsible for driving business growth, overseeing branch operations and building strong, lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders.

This is a varied, hands-on leadership role that combines business development, operational management and people leadership. You'll play a key role in identifying new opportunities, strengthening existing client relationships and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to support branch growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Oversee branch operations, project delivery and resource coordination.
• Support estimating, pricing and project management activities.
• Monitor business performance and contribute to achieving branch targets.
• Lead, support and develop team members, fostering a positive and accountable team culture.
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety requirements and OH&S management systems.

About You

You are a proactive and resilient leader who combines commercial awareness with a practical, hands-on approach. You enjoy building relationships, identifying opportunities and leading teams to deliver strong business outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A proven background in business development, sales or account management, with experience building productive client relationships.
• Experience overseeing operational activities, projects or service delivery.
• An understanding of estimating, project management and commercial principles.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound numerical ability and confidence presenting to clients.
• Initiative, adaptability and a solutions-focused, can-do attitude.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Experience in commercial painting, construction, facilities management or a related service industry will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Attractive salary package with a company-maintained vehicle.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to discounts with over 600 selected retailers.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.
• The opportunity to work with an established brand across a diverse client base.

Join Programmed

At Programmed Property Services, our success is built on the talent and enthusiasm of our people. We foster a culture of safety, care, empathy and excellent customer service, where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow.

If you're a commercially driven, people-focused leader looking for an opportunity to grow a business, strengthen client relationships and lead a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your career with Programmed Property Services.

Our commitment

Programmed and PERSOL are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, underpinned by a culture of zero harm. We value diversity and seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences. We also recognise that great candidates come from a range of life stages and circumstances and, where operationally feasible, we welcome discussions regarding flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-share opportunities. If flexibility would support your success in this role, we encourage you to apply.