Area Manager

About the Role

This is your opportunity as an experienced leader to inspire and lead a team in a purpose-driven organisation.

For more than 30 years, Sureway has been an industry leader in the delivery of employment services across Australia. As an Area Manager in the Inclusive Employment Australia program, you'll lead and motivate a team of employment consultants across multiple sites and support them in all aspects of quality service delivery and performance.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Oversight of Kiewa VIC and South Eastern NSW ESAs with offices in Albury, Wodonga, Cootamundra, Corowa, Temora, Tumut and Wagga Wagga
• Leading and empowering a team of employment consultants to deliver sustainable employment outcomes for people with disability
• Facilitating staff training and development to ensure the provision of high -quality, person-centred services
• Developing strategies, programs and positive partnerships to enhance service delivery and create meaningful employment opportunities
• Leveraging systems, tools, and reports to analyse and monitor individual, site and area performance and quality metrics
• Ensuring the achievement of internal and external performance and quality benchmarks
• Fostering a positive team culture that encourages motivation and success
• Representing the organisation in the local community to promote services and raise awareness of inclusive employment services

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Experienced in leadership and management, ideally within the employment services sector
• Passionate about people with disability succeeding in employment and education
• Success driven with the ability to achieve performance targets and manage budgets
• Problem solvers with the ability to develop innovative strategies to generate sustainable employment opportunities
• Relationship builders who can develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Quality focused with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement within a quality framework
• Tech-savvy and confident in using a range of data, systems and reports

Benefits

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

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

Organisation Details

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

This position requires the successful applicant to undertake a National Police Check and relevant state-based screens. Applicants also must have the right to work in Australia and hold a valid driver's licence with reliable transport.

Submit a cover letter and current resume as soon as possible.  Applications are being considered as they are submitted.

We strive to create a culturally safe environment which allows people to feel supported in their identity and culture. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, people with lived experience, individuals from LGBTIQA+ communities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.