Our client is a purpose-driven organisation committed to fostering an inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. They focus on empowering people with disabilities and those experiencing disadvantage by enabling their full participation in community life. Operating through two key divisions, they deliver vital services that positively impact thousands of individuals.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The State Manager (QLD) is a senior leadership role responsible for driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and commercial performance across a diverse portfolio of social enterprise operations. Overseeing multiple sites including transfer stations, reuse shops, and emerging business ventures, you will lead high-performing teams, build strong commercial partnerships, and ensure the delivery of sustainable financial and social outcomes.
This role blends strategy, operations, partnership development, and cultural leadership. It is ideal for a commercially savvy leader passionate about social impact, customer excellence, and building thriving, values-aligned teams.
Regular travel across Queensland sites and occasional interstate travel will be required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the development and execution of growth strategies across QLD social enterprise operations.
- Identify and deliver new business opportunities, tenders, and commercial partnerships.
- Build and develop high-performing teams that embody a values-driven culture.
- Manage key stakeholder relationships including councils, government agencies, and industry partners.
- Oversee financial performance, budgets, asset management, and contractual compliance.
- Ensure operational excellence across multiple sites, with strong service delivery standards.
- Lead the establishment, transition, and optimisation of new sites and projects.
- Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across all operations.
- Senior leadership experience in a commercial, operational, or social enterprise environment.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience balancing financial outcomes and social impact.
- Demonstrated success in business development, negotiation, and partnership management.
- Proven capability in financial, contract, and asset management.
- Experience leading and empowering diverse teams to deliver results.
- Strong project management expertise across complex, multi-site operations.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
- Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and supporting people experiencing disadvantage.
