Regional Manager, Engagement (VIC)

About the role:
We are seeking a strategic and people-focused Regional Manager to lead the delivery of CareerTrackers programs across a defined geographic region.

This role is responsible for driving strong outcomes across student engagement, internship participation, retention, graduation, and employment conversion. Leading a team of Senior Career Development Managers and Career Development Advisors, you will ensure high-quality advising support, effective workforce pipeline management, and strong alignment between student aspirations and employer opportunities.
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The Regional Manager plays a critical leadership role in strengthening partnerships with universities, employers, and Indigenous communities, while fostering a culturally safe, high-performing, and student-centred environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about Indigenous student success, workforce development, and creating meaningful long-term impact.

In this role, you will:

• Lead regional program delivery and performance outcomes across student progression, internship activation, and graduate employment pathways
• Develop and lead a high-performing team through coaching, mentoring, accountability, and capability building
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities, and community stakeholders
• Strengthen workforce pipeline strategies by aligning student capability and readiness with employer demand
• Use data, insights, and performance trends to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate across internal teams to ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery
• Champion practices and meaningful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities
• Navigate complex and fast-paced environments with a solutions-focused and adaptable mindset

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading teams and delivering programs with measurable outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability
• Experience managing workforce development, student success, career pathways, or related programs
• Proven ability to coach and develop staff capability
• Strong operational leadership and ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience using data and insights to improve performance outcomes
• A commitment to culturally aware practices and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities

Qualifications & experience we’re seeking:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Education, Business, Leadership, Indigenous Studies, Public Policy, or similar
• Experience leading regional or multi-site teams and programs highly regarded
• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join CareerTrackers?
At CareerTrackers, you’ll join a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation committed to creating lasting impact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities.

We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Salary packaging benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• A supportive and values-led team culture
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, national impact

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.