Workskills is a progressive, leading, not-for-profit employment services provider in Southern Tasmania. Our focus is on being a great community organisation where our people have the ability to excel. Our commitment to our clients is quite simple - to truly understand and prepare them for their future, to place them in meaningful jobs or training, and to help them retain employment, for the benefit of individuals, families, and communities. With a strong focus on customer service, our dynamic teams are genuine and passionate about changing lives. We are focused on continuous improvement and driving performance to best support individuals, employers, and the broader community. Workskills provides an environment where our people have a defining influence on the lives of Tasmanians – after all, we have been doing this for over 40 years. The opportunity Workskills Tasmania is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in driving program success, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our employment and community services. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will foster a success-oriented, accountable environment that empowers teams to deliver quality outcomes for participants, employers, and stakeholders across Southern Tasmania. In this strategic leadership position, you will: Provide exceptional leadership, mentoring and support to Program Managers to ensure high performance and strong participant outcomes. Drive the achievement of performance benchmarks through effective leadership and operational oversight. Collaborate with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement strategic and business plans. Manage budgets and financial performance, ensuring compliance with all contractual and statutory obligations. Lead business development initiatives and strengthen relationships with key government, business, and community stakeholders. Oversee quality assurance, continuous improvement, and workforce development initiatives. Represent Workskills in external forums, enhancing the organisation’s brand and community presence. About you You are an inspiring, values-driven leader with a proven track record of achieving success through people, performance, and purpose. Proven senior leadership experience in the employment services sector. Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, motivate and develop high-performing teams. Financial and operational acumen, with experience managing budgets and achieving performance targets. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders. A collaborative and hands‑on approach to leadership, driving compliance, quality and continuous improvement. Strong analytical, planning and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Tertiary qualifications in management or a related discipline. Provision of a current satisfactory National Police Check, and Tasmanian registration to Work with Vulnerable People (child related activity). Current Drivers Licence. A genuine passion for making a real difference in the lives of people and communities. Desirable but not essential Demonstrated commitment to the values of social justice, equal opportunity, and respect for all individuals. We offer you A dynamic and supportive workplace culture built on collaboration and respect. Competitive remuneration with access to salary packaging benefits company vehicle. Five weeks annual leave plus 12 Flex days. Opportunities for ongoing professional development and leadership growth. The chance to lead impactful programs that change lives. Ready to Lead with Purpose? If you have the leadership experience, sector insight and passion to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. For a copy of the Position Description, please reach out to us or go to our Website https://workskills.org.au/ then scroll to the bottom of the home page and click “join our team” to view the ad and linked position description via our Careers Portal. To be considered for the role please submit your resume and a 1–2-page cover letter outlining your leadership experience and addressing the selection criteria. Applications will be reviewed on submission and are treated with the strictest of confidence. 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. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Non‑profit Organizations J-18808-Ljbffr
