MADEC is a not for profit organisation operating in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania. We believe a job can change a life and we are driven to help people in financial or social disadvantage. Through employment services, vocational training, labour hire, and other services and programs, we empower people; connect with support; enhance skills and confidence; and provide opportunities to reach the goal of employment.
Regional Manager – Workforce Australia Services
Location: Wimmera–Mallee and Goulburn–Murray regions: Must live and work in region and willing to travel to sites withing region.
Employment Type: Full-Time
The opportunity
We are seeking Regional Managers to provide operational and strategic oversight to the Employment Services division through the provision of Workforce Australia Services in the Wimmera–Mallee and Goulburn–Murray regions.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be accountable for financial management, compliance and contractual obligations, people leadership and service outcomes across multiple sites.
Connecting strategy to service delivery and strengthening relationships across local communities and employers - your work will have a direct impact on participant outcomes, service quality, and MADEC’s reputation as a trusted, ethical provider.
Key responsibilities:
- Drive contractual performance, SDA outcomes, and quality measures
- Improve participant job-readiness, participation, and sustainable employment outcomes
- Ensure audit readiness, data integrity, and full compliance with Deed and guidelines
- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Build pathways with community organisations, RTOs, support services and employers
- Represent MADEC as a trusted regional partner
About you
You are an experienced senior leader who thrives in complex, performance-based environments. You balance service quality, financial discipline, operational performance, and social impact.
You will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Management, Human Services, or similar (or relevant senior experience)
- 5+ years senior leadership experience in Workforce Australia, Employment Services, or Human Services (multi-site or regionally dispersed preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of Deed requirements, SDA frameworks and audit/compliance
- Experience leading through reform, sector change, or organisational transition
- Proven performance management and financial oversight capability
- High-level stakeholder engagement and reporting capability
Who we are
MADEC Australia is a community-owned, not-for-profit organisation with a proud 50+ year history supporting individuals experiencing disadvantage.
MADEC has an annual turnover up to $200m and employs around 180 staff nationally delivering Workforce Australia Services, Education and Training, Labour Hire and Indigenous Programs nationally. MADEC delivers employment services across multiple regions. We help people build confidence, capability, and pathways into sustainable work.
Why MADEC
- Purpose-led sector with genuine community impact
- Meaningful leadership role with broad scope
- Hybrid and flexible location options
- Supportive, values-driven culture committed to continuous improvement
Ready to make a regional impact?
Apply now and help us strengthen pathways to sustainable employment and better futures.
Please submit your cover letter and CV as one PDF, clearly stating which region you are applying for:
- Wimmera–Mallee (VIC)
- Goulburn–Murray (VIC)
