State Manager

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This position is located in: Brisbane

For more than 30 years, Sureway has been a trusted leader inemployment services across Australia. As a State Manager for the InclusiveEmployment Australia program, you will be responsible for strategic operationsacross your region, leading a team of area managers and guiding them in allaspects of quality service delivery and performance.

We are looking to fill a number of positions that will cover both metro and country regions across NSW, VIC, SA, QLD, ACT and / or WA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversightacross multiple regions and sites
• Lead and empower a team of Area Managers and their teams todeliver sustainable employment outcomes for people with disability
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within aparticipant focused service delivery model
• Leverage systems, tools, and reports to analyse and monitorindividual, site and area performance and quality metrics
• Facilitate training and development to ensure the provisionof high-quality person-centred services
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships withgovernment agencies, disability services, employers, and communityorganisations
• Achieve performance and quality KPIs
• Represent Sureway at state forums, industry bodies, and keystakeholder engagements to influence policy and promote inclusive employment
• Champion a high-performance and inclusive culture thatreflects Sureway's values and commitment to diversity and empowerment

What we are looking for:

• Extensive leadership and management experience, inemployment services, disability services, or a related human services field
• Proven experience managing multiple regions or large teams,with strong people leadership and coaching capability
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage complexprograms, budgets, and stakeholder expectations
• Deep understanding of disability inclusion, social impact,and employment sector reforms
• Commercially astute with experience using data-driveninsights to optimise performance and drive sustainable growth
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability toinfluence and negotiate at senior levels
• Tech-savvy and confident in leading teams through digitaltools, reporting systems, and compliance platforms

At Sureway, we believe in offering more than just a job. Weprovide growth, support, and rewards that help you thrive both professionallyand personally.

• We pay above award rates – because your time andtalent are worth more
• Performance bonus scheme based on meeting benchmarks
• Birthday leave – celebrate your special day with apaid day off every year
• Additional leave – enjoy an extra week off each yearafter 3 years of service
• Ongoing learning and development – access programs& study assistance to grow your skills and career
• Recognition that means something – be celebratedthrough monthly awards and our annual team awards program

Sureway Employment and Training lead the industry inWorkforce Australia Employment Services and services to those with Disability.We also extend to the delivery of training and health supports. Sureway deliverinnovative programs to job seekers, employers and learners across NSW, VIC,ACT, QLD, WA and SA. Our growing suite of services assists people to achievetheir goals and aspirations in life.

This position requires the successful applicant toundertake a National Police Check and relevant state-based screens. Applicantsalso must have the right to work in Australia and hold a valid driver's licencewith reliable transport.

Submit a cover letter and current resume as soon aspossible. Applications are beingconsidered as they are submitted.

We strive to create a culturally safeenvironment which allows people to feel supported in their identity andculture. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of allbackgrounds including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples,individuals with disabilities, people with lived experience, individuals fromLGBTIQA+ communities, and those from culturally and linguistically diversebackgrounds.