Regional Leader, Community Economic Development

Many Rivers Microfinance; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development

5-day annual conference

Paid leave over Christmas

Job summary

Many Rivers seeks a Regional Manager - Community Economic Development to lead a dispersed team delivering outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Northern Australia.

You will translate strategy into action, coach leaders, strengthen service quality and ensure communities receive support to achieve economic aspirations. This is a values-driven, purpose-led role with travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading geographically dispersed teams within funded programs or service environments.
• Demonstrated leadership capability including coaching, performance management and workforce planning.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills for complex decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to influence, negotiate and document business needs.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and understanding cultural protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Community Economic Development Managers to achieve outcomes.
• Build workforce capability through recruitment, onboarding, supervision and development planning.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery across communities with strong governance.
• Foster a positive, connected team culture across dispersed locations.
• Monitor regional performance, analyze trends and ensure funding requirements are met.
• Lead implementation of organisational priorities and continuous improvement.
• Build stakeholder relationships and contribute to leadership and strategy.

Skills

Geographic leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Many Rivers seeks a Regional Manager - Community Economic Development to lead a dispersed team delivering outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Northern Australia.

You will translate strategy into action, coach leaders, strengthen service quality and ensure communities receive support to achieve economic aspirations. This is a values-driven, purpose-led role with travel across the region.