Regional Sales Manager (Apac)

Sofico; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofico is seeking a Senior Manager Regional Stakeholder Relations to lead engagement strategies across regional and remote Australia, building trusted relationships with key stakeholders and advising on strategy aligned to business priorities.

The role provides specialist guidance to internal teams, strengthens engagement capability, and drives continuous improvement to enhance processes, reduce risk, and ensure stakeholder insights inform products and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder engagement or related field.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes.
• Desirable: tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver stakeholder engagement strategies across regional and remote Australia.
• Drive stakeholder advocacy and positive sentiment for key messages.
• Provide guidance to internal teams and lead process improvements.

Job description

Senior Manager Regional Stakeholder Relations

Build your career and Australia’s future.

Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Senior Manager Regional Stakeholder Relations reporting to Executive Manager Regional Stakeholder Relations.

A bit about your role

This role is responsible for developing and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies across regional and remote Australia, building trusted relationships with key regional stakeholders. As a trusted adviser, the role drives stakeholder advocacy for nbn, increased awareness and positive sentiment, amplification of nbn key messages through stakeholder communication and marketing channels, digital inclusion and community participation through strategic partnerships, targeted engagement initiatives and communication programs aligned to business priorities.

The position also provides specialist guidance to internal teams, strengthens stakeholder engagement capability, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, reduce risk and ensure stakeholder insights are effectively represented across the organisation to inform and influence nbn product and processes in line with business outcomes.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate brings experience in stakeholder engagement or a related field, with a proven ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally, influence outcomes, and provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders. They combine strong communication and relationship management skills with sound judgement, the ability to work autonomously, and a track record of delivering meaningful business, community, and stakeholder outcomes. A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience is desirable, along with additional leadership, management, or specialist expertise where applicable.

The successful candidate will be ideally based in regional Australia or have a deep lived understanding of the opportunities and challenges for Regional and Remote Australians.

Location

Regional Australia

Contract Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Equal Opportunities for All

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Application Deadline

Applications will close at midnight on Wednesday, 21 st October.

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.