Regional team leader adelaide

MADEC is seeking an experienced and driven Regional Team Leader to join our Labour Hire Services team based in Adelaide's northern suburbs.

About the Role

As Regional Team Leader, you will manage a portfolio of host employers while overseeing the recruitment, placement, safety and ongoing support of workers across various industries. Working closely with employers, workers, internal stakeholders and your Regional Liaison Officer, you will ensure compliance, service excellence and positive workforce outcomes while actively growing the business. This role offers flexibility and autonomy, though it requires regular travel and a willingness to respond to after‐hours matters when needed.

Client Relationship Management & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Manage end‐to‐end labour hire recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing and candidate placement.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities to grow the region.
• Conduct regular employer visits to maintain service standards and identify workforce needs.
• Resolve workforce, performance and workplace issues promptly and professionally.
• Promote MADEC's broader service offerings where appropriate.

Workforce Management & Support

• Oversee workers placed on assignment through Labour Hire and PALM programs.
• Ensure workers receive appropriate onboarding, induction, support and ongoing management.
• Manage performance, conduct and attendance matters in line with company procedures.
• Support and guide the Regional Liaison Officer in delivering high‐quality worker support and pastoral care.

Safety, Compliance & Industrial Relations

• Conduct workplace assessments, site inspections and Job Safety Assessments.
• Ensure all workers have appropriate licences, qualifications and training prior to placement.
• Facilitate workplace safety initiatives including toolbox talks and worker inductions.
• Assist with incident investigations and workers compensation processes as required.
• Maintain accurate compliance documentation and records.

What You'll Bring

• Experience within labour hire, recruitment, workforce management or a related industry.
• Proven business development and account management success.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‐building skills.
• Sound understanding of workplace compliance, WHS and risk management principles.
• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution and problem‐solving skills.
• Exceptional organisation and administration capabilities with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work autonomously while managing competing priorities.

Why Join MADEC?

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A highly autonomous role with genuine variety.
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on both employers and workers.
• Regional travel opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A growing organisation with a strong reputation and purpose‐driven mission.

Special Requirements

• Current Driver's Licence (essential).
• National Police Check.
• Working With Children Check.
• First Aid Certificate (desirable).
• Ability to undertake extensive intrastate and occasional interstate travel.
• Availability to respond to occasional after‐hours and weekend matters.