Regional Manager - Workforce Australia

VERTO (Australia); Albany; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with private leaseback

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per.,?l

5 weeks annual leave

Company-funded qualifications and PD

Internal leadership and career growth

Salary continuance insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

VERTO is recruiting for a full-time Program Manager based in Dubbo to lead the Workforce Australia service across the Far West Orana region. You will oversee 3 Team Leaders and 14 Employment Consultants across 9 VERTO sites, ensuring contract compliance and delivering high-performance outcomes.

You should have proven business and financial management skills, senior leadership experience in employment services (ideally Workforce Australia), and a willingness to travel across the Far West Orana

Qualifications

• Proven business acumen and strong financial control skills.
• Demonstrated leadership across multi-site teams and complex programs.
• Extensive knowledge of government-funded employment services, ideally Workforce Australia.
• Exceptional people leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in a senior role managing a sizeable portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team: 3 Team Leaders and 14 Employment Consultants across 9 VERTO sites.
• Ensure ongoing success and contract compliance of the Workforce Australia program in Far West Orana.
• Oversee day-to-day operational requirements and service delivery.
• Travel across the Far West Orana region as required.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships with clients and partners.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial management

Team mentoring

Stakeholder management

Workforce Australia knowledge

Education

Business/Management degree

Relevant qualifications

Tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

• Experienced in Employment Services & ready for that next step in your career?
• Company Vehicle with private use leaseback option
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 per year, plus 5 weeks annual leave

Full-time position based in Dubbo servicing the Far West Orana Employment Region. (Alternative base locations across the region may be considered for the right candidate)

About the program…. Workforce Australia is the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations’ employment services program that supports people to build their skills, overcome barriers and move towards meaningful, sustainable employment. Through personalised support, participants can access employment assistance, training and development opportunities, work experience and connections to local services that help them become job-ready and achieve their employment goals.

About the role….

This pivotal role is responsible for establishing and ensuring the ongoing success of the Workforce Australia program across the Far West Orana Employment Region. You will lead a high-performing team consisting of 3 Team Leaders and 14 Employment Consultant servicing 9 VERTO sites and manage operational requirements to deliver a high-performing, contractually compliant service. A strong understanding of the Workforce Australia program or government-funded employment services is essential.

What we offer….

• Company Vehicle with private leaseback option
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Company-funded qualifications and professional development
• Internal leadership and career progression opportunities
• Salary continuance insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

About you....

• Proven business acumen, including sound program and financial management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and a track record of achievement within the employment services industry.
• Expertise in managing and mentoring high-performance teams, delivering quality outcomes for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of government-funded employment services programs, ideally including Workforce Australia.
• Exceptional people and leadership skills, fostering a positive, outcome-driven team culture aligned with VERTO’s values and People Plan.
• Innovative relationship-building skills, thriving in a performance-driven and compliance-focused environment.
• Experience in a similar senior role, managing a comparable portfolio size.
• Relevant qualifications in business, management, or a related field.
• Flexibility to travel, primarily throughout the Far West Orana Region.

About us…..

VERTO is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been transforming lives and strengthening communities for more than 40 years. These services include:

• Employment Services
• Training and Education
• Indigenous Services
• Community services
• Tenants Advice & Advocacy
• Financial Counselling

VERTO is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for children, young people and vulnerable people. All VERTO team members share responsibility for maintaining a culture of safety, respect and inclusion. We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments to support participation throughout the recruitment process.

Successful candidates will need to provide:

• A current NSW Working with Children Check
• New National Police Check
• Right to Work Check
• Hold a current driver’s licence (Provisional P1 or P2, or unrestricted).
• myID

Need more information?....

Contact Human Resources via [e-mail].
Alternatively see our website at https://www.verto.org.au

Salary Packaging is available to all VERTO employees through AccessPay, more information can be found at https://accesspay.com.au

Applications will close:

The selection process will commence upon the receipt of applications & will close at 9am Friday the 4th of December 2026 or prior, if a suitable candidate is found.