Employment Services Manager
* Lead a high-impact employment program supporting people to achieve their education, training and work goals.
* Drive performance and develop leaders across a multi-site team delivering strengths-based services.
* Build strong partnerships with employers, training providers and community organisations across Southern Tasmania.
The opportunity
Workskills is seeking an experienced and motivated Employment Services Manager to lead the delivery and performance of our employment service across Southern Tasmania.
This is a senior management role responsible for guiding Team Leaders and Employment Coaches who support people to build confidence, develop work-ready skills and progress toward sustainable education, training and employment pathways.
Success in this role comes from building a strong leadership culture, driving program performance and strengthening partnerships across training providers, employers and community services. You will play a key role in shaping supports and opportunities for Tasmanians while ensuring services deliver meaningful outcomes for participants and the community.
What you'll be responsible for
You will lead the strategic delivery and performance of employment services (Workforce Australia Services) across the region, including:
* Leading and developing Team Leaders to drive high-quality support for participants.
* Creating a strong performance culture focused on engagement, progression and employment outcomes.
* Using service data and operational insights to guide performance and strengthen results.
* Ensuring services remain person-centred, strengths-based and focused on meaningful pathways.
* Strengthening partnerships with schools, training providers, employers and community organisations
* Maintaining strong program governance, compliance and operational integrity.
About you
You are an experienced leader who understands how to build strong teams and deliver meaningful outcomes for people.
You will bring:
* Demonstrated experience leading teams delivering employment, education or human services programs.
* Strong leadership capability with experience developing leaders and driving team performance.
* Experience supporting people facing barriers to education, training or employment.
* The ability to interpret service data and translate insights into clear priorities and actions.
Relevant qualifications in employment services, social sciences, education, community services or a related field will be highly regarded.
Why join Workskills
Our work is about creating opportunities and supporting people to achieve their goals. In this role you will have the opportunity to:
* Lead a program delivering real outcomes for people in the community.
* Develop and mentor leaders who support people every day.
* Build partnerships which create pathways to education, training and employment
* Be a senior manager in a local organisation helping to shape the future of Tasmania.
You will also have access to leadership development opportunities and a competitive remuneration package including:
* A competitive salary with salary packaging benefits
* Fully maintained company vehicle for personal use
* Generous leave entitlements, including 5 weeks annual leave, 12 days personal leave, and 12 days flex leave.
How to apply
If you are passionate about supporting people to develop, confident leading high-performing teams and motivated by delivering real impact, this is an opportunity to lead a program that changes lives. For a confidential discussion, contact Sophie Calic on 0439 661 ***.
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To apply submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and capability to succeed.
Applications will be reviewed upon submission.
Workskills Tasmania is a proud Employer of Choice, dedicated to championing equity and diversity within its team. We extend equal opportunities to all candidates and actively welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all positions.
As a Child and Young People Safe Organisation all employees are required to undertake a Working with Children Check and a National Police Check.
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