Shape the Future of Smart Buildings with Johnson Controls
At Johnson Controls, we're creating smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings for the future. As a global leader in building technologies, advanced HVAC solutions, and smart building systems, we partner with customers to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and maintain mission-critical environments across industries including mining, healthcare, data centres, pharmaceuticals, education, manufacturing, and commercial infrastructure.
With more than 140 years of innovation and industry leadership, Johnson Controls combines world-class technology, market-leading products, and a highly skilled service workforce to help customers solve complex operational challenges and create sustainable outcomes.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Service Branch Manager to lead our Service Operations team in Brisbane.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proven Service Manager, Operations Manager, HVAC leader, or high-performing people leader ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role. Backed by a strong national leadership team, you will drive branch performance, business growth, operational excellence, and customer success while leading a talented team of technical professionals.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of the branch, developing people, strengthening customer partnerships, and delivering sustainable business outcomes.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute branch strategies that support sustainable growth, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.
Align branch objectives with broader business goals and market opportunities.
Financial Performance
Drive profitability, productivity, and operational efficiency across the branch.
Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance to achieve business targets.
Customer Success
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
Leverage customer feedback to continuously improve service delivery and customer outcomes.
Operational Excellence
Lead and embed best-practice business processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.
Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Business Growth
Lead service and systems sales initiatives to achieve and exceed growth targets.
Identify opportunities to expand existing customer relationships and develop new business.
Resource & Workforce Planning
Ensure the branch is appropriately resourced with the people, tools, and capabilities required to deliver on commitments.
Support workforce development, succession planning, and team engagement.
Why Johnson Controls?
Across our 15 Australian branches, our employees choose Johnson Controls because of our collaborative culture, strong technical expertise, and commitment to employee growth.
You'll benefit from:
Leading a high-performing and technically skilled team.
Access to world-class HVAC, BMS, and smart building technologies.
Strong support from national leadership and functional experts.
Career progression opportunities within a global organisation.
A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
The opportunity to make a real impact on customers, people, and business performance.
What We're Looking For
8+ years' experience within HVAC, BMS, building automation, mechanical services, facilities management, or related building services industries.
Technical qualifications in HVAC, Refrigeration, Building Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related discipline.
Previous experience in Service Management, Operations Management, Project Delivery, or a similar leadership role.
We also welcome applications from experienced team leaders or supervisors ready to step into a broader management position.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing contracts, financial performance, and operational outcomes.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
Ready for Your Next Leadership Challenge?
If you're looking to join a market leader and take ownership of a growing service business while leading a talented team of industry professionals, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Janis Sotelo at janis.sotelo@jci.com, or submit your application today!
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Johnson Controls, our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our values and culture. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation, strengthen collaboration, and help us better serve our customers and communities.
We foster a high-performance environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. Your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your unique experiences help shape the future of our business, our customers, and our culture.
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