State Manager – South Australia

13 Jan 2025 1:44 PM | Alyssa Long

State Manager – South Australia | NFP Member Association

  • Wayille 5034 South Australia | Work remotely or from the SA office
  • Full or Part Time (0.8), Permanent | WFH & WFO
  • Opportunity to influence government relations to drive the sector
  • Competitive salary & benefits | Professional development opportunities
About the Organisation
This national industry association represents providers delivering services for older individuals, including housing, care, and community support. Its mission is to unite providers under a shared vision to enhance the well-being of older Australians through a high-performing, trusted, and sustainable aged care sector.

About the Role
Seeking a dynamic State Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the state’s member attraction, engagement, and retention activities while cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, including members, industry organisations, and government bodies. You will play a vital role in aligning members under a shared vision.

In addition, you will oversee state-based policy and advocacy initiatives, directly contributing to the organisation’s strategic direction and overall success.

About You

An experienced, member-focused leader with a proven background in highly regulated industries. You thrive on building strong relationships, excel in communication, and are adept at simplifying complex policy and advocacy matters into clear, actionable messages for members. As a collaborative team player, you bring optimism, professionalism, and a proactive mindset to every aspect of your work.

Experience within a not-for-profit, membership-based, health, or community organisation is desirable but not essential.

Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Implement the membership strategy in South Australia.
  • Identify industry issues, opportunities, and member needs proactively.
  • Engage, influence and advocate with/to State Government and regulatory bodies.
  • Drive state-based policy and advocacy initiatives.
  • Promote the organisation’s services, events, and training to members.
  • Represent the organisation at industry events and initiatives.
  • Manage and provide secretariat support for member and council meetings.
  • Travel and connect with members and stakeholders.
  • Conduct research, reporting and analysis of member insights.
  • Manage and support a dedicated Member Relations Officer.
To be successful you will have:
  • A strong understanding of government structures and processes.
  • Proven experience and success in senior leadership or management roles.
  • Excellent reporting, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to simplify and convey complex matters.
  • Exceptional relationship management and facilitation skills.
  • Confidence and professionalism in leading events and initiatives.
  • Knowledge or experience in aged care, home and community care, or senior housing and retirement living is desirable but not essential.
Benefits:
  • Join a collaborative, passionate, and dedicated team.
  • Enjoy 5 weeks of paid annual leave and additional gifted leave.
  • Access a professional development budget to support your growth.
  • Laptop and mobile phone allowance provided.
  • Fully remote role in South Australia, with an option to work from the office if preferred.
This is an opportunity to contribute, inform and influence the organisation's state strategy and operations. Make a meaningful impact in a leading Australian member organisation. Please apply now via this link: https://www.beaumontpeople.com.au/job-details/sa-state-manager-government-relations-membership-in-associations-memberships-jobs-1105473

Alternatively, contact Alyssa on 02 9093 4907 or at alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au for more information.

Applications will be reviewed on an immediate basis, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible

Beaumont People specialise in temporary, permanent and contract recruitment for NFP organisations including membership, associations, peak bodies, and the arts. We have been contracted to recruit this role on a retained basis therefore please direct all enquiries to Alyssa at alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au or call 02 9093 4907.

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way.  We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
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