Regional Portfolio Engagement & Growth Lead

Australian Computer Society

Melbourne

Hybrid

AUD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Australian Computer Society is seeking a Portfolio Engagement Lead for Victoria & Tasmania. You will guide a two-branch regional portfolio, aligning local insights with ACS strategic objectives, and bolster member value through growth and advocacy.

You will empower two Branch Managers, foster relationships with committees, industry and government, and ensure effective regional delivery. You will connect regional priorities to national conversations, drive Be Heard campaigns, and champion

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, management, communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Demonstrated experience leading teams, portfolios or geographically dispersed operations.
Strong people leadership, coaching and performance management capability.
Experience working effectively with committees, boards, volunteers or member-led networks.
Proven stakeholder engagement skills across industry, government, community or professional environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent an organisation with credibility.
Strong commercial and strategic acumen

Responsibilities

Lead a two-branch portfolio by setting clear growth, engagement and advocacy priorities, monitoring performance and acting early when outcomes are off track.
Lead, coach and develop two Branch Managers, setting clear priorities, accountabilities and sustainable workloads.
Build effective relationships with Branch Executive Committees and support volunteer-led regional priorities and activities.
Drive professional membership acquisition, event-to-membership conversion, renewal, participation and retention across the portfolio.
Manage selected regional Professional Partner Program accounts, including relationship planning, retention risks, growth opportunities and internal coordination.
Develop relationships with priority members and industry, government and community stakeholders to generate participation, membership opportunities and advocacy input.
Represent ACS at regional forums, events and stakeholder activities.
Identify regional needs, emerging issues and opportunities, and translate these insights into coordinated action across ACS.
Activate Be Heard campaigns by identifying credible regional voices and enabling members and stakeholders to contribute to ACS advocacy.