Area Manager – Employment Services
Full-time | Leadership Opportunity

Due to exciting organisational growth and a recent restructure, MADEC Australia has multiple Area Manager opportunities available across Kiewa, The Grampians and Swan Hill.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for operational performance, team capability, financial management and community engagement — all while changing lives through meaningful employment outcomes.

About the Role

As Area Manager, you will lead a team including Job Coaches and Administration staff across your allocated site/region.

You will be accountable for:

Operational & Compliance Leadership

• Leading site operations to achieve contractual, operational and financial objectives

• Managing performance against KPIs and funding requirements

• Ensuring compliance with program guidelines and legislation

• Overseeing complaints management in line with policy

• Proactively identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions

Business Development & Community Engagement

• Building strong relationships with employers, community organisations and government agencies

• Raising the profile and reputation of MADEC across your region

• Driving marketing and promotional initiatives

• Partnering with internal workforce solutions teams to create sustainable employment pathways

Financial Management

• Managing cost centres, budgets and profitability

• Monitoring revenue, performance trends and risk

• Supporting sustainable growth across the site

People Leadership

• Leading recruitment, performance development and workforce planning in partnership with HR

• Driving accountability, engagement and professional growth

• Managing performance improvement processes when required

• Creating a high-performing, values-driven team culture

About You

You are a confident, resilient leader who understands both the commercial and human side of employment services.

Essential:

• Proven experience managing a medium to large team

• Strong KPI and performance target background

• Experience managing budgets and financial reporting

• Solid understanding of HR practices and people leadership

• Knowledge of local labour markets

• Current Driver’s Licence

• National Police Check & Working With Children Check

Highly Regarded:

• Certificate IV in Employment Services

• Diploma or higher qualification in Business

You Bring:

• Strong commercial acumen

• Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement capability

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity

• The ability to lead through change while maintaining focus on results

Who we are

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.

Why Join MADEC?

At MADEC, we don’t just deliver programs — we build futures.

You’ll be joining an organisation that values:

• Integrity and accountability

• Customer focus

• Teamwork and partnership

• Resilience and adaptability

• Leadership that inspires and delivers results

If you’re ready to drive performance, grow partnerships and lead a team that changes lives every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via SEEK clearly stating in your application which region you are applying for.