Network Development Manager & Group Projects

Autopact Pty Ltd; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Company Vehicle

Fuel Card

Growth opportunities

Flare Benefits discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on vehicles, financing and 


Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Autopact Pty Ltd is seeking a Network Development & Group Projects Manager for its head office in Mooloolaba, Queensland. This role focuses on managing OEM relationships, coordinating network development, and driving strategic Projects across the group’s 35 dealerships.

You will lead multiple initiatives, prepare proposals, and coordinate CI upgrade programs, while collaborating with internal teams and OEM partners to deliver strong commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience in automotive retail, ideally in network development, dealer operations, business development or an OEM-facing role.
• Experience managing OEM relationships, applications, or CI upgrade programs is highly regarded.
• Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives across a multi-site network.
• Current Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel to dealership sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage OEM network development relationships, programs and funding opportunities.
• Prepare and submit EOIs, facility applications and network proposals.
• Identify and assess potential greenfield growth opportunities for the Group.
• Coordinate Corporate Identity (CI) upgrade programs across dealership sites.
• Lead and support group-wide projects from planning through to implementation.
• Coordinate and contribute to the monthly Group Stock Control Meeting cycle.
• Work closely with internal teams, OEM partners and key stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Balance OEM requirements with the Group's operational, commercial and financial objectives.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Job description

Autopact is one of Australia's largest and growing automotive dealership groups. Across our 35 dealerships along the eastern seaboard, we represent 41 of the top car brands in Australia, covering each of thevolume, premium, luxury and commercial vehicle categories.

About the Role

Autopact is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Network Development & Group Projects Manager to join our team on a full-time basis based at our Head Office in Mooloolaba, Queensland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the relationship between our dealer group and OEM partners across network development, growth opportunities and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage OEM network development relationships, programs and funding opportunities.

Prepare and submit EOIs, facility applications and network proposals.

Identify and assess potential greenfield growth opportunities for the Group.

Coordinate Corporate Identity (CI) upgrade programs across dealership sites.

Lead and support group-wide projects from planning through to implementation.

Coordinate and contribute to the monthly Group Stock Control Meeting cycle.

Work closely with internal teams, OEM partners and key stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.

Balance OEM requirements with the Group's operational, commercial and financial objectives.

The Individual

3–5+ years’ experience in automotive retail, ideally in network development, dealer operations, business development or an OEM-facing role.

Demonstrated experience managing OEM relationships, applications, or facility/network and Corporate Identity (CI) upgrade programs is highly regarded.

Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives across a multi-site network.

Current Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel to dealership sites as required.

What's on offer?

• Competitive Base Salary to commensurate experience + Superannuation
• Fully Maintained Company Vehicle + Fuel Card
• Be a key driver of national growth strategy within a respected and future-focused automotive group
• Work with some of the industry’s best-known brands and OEM partners
• Join a values-led culture that rewards initiative, innovation, and collaboration
• Exclusive retail discounts & rewards program through Flare Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 24/7 support for our employees and their families
• Our staff and their families enjoy access to benefits such as discounts on vehicles,finance and servicing and discounted health insurance.