Team Manager Engagement

Team Manager, Engagement

• Full time, permanent role
• Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working
• Offering a competitive base salary of $147,000 - $150,000 plus super and benefits

Care in Action

With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.

Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.

Right now, we’re seeking a Team Manager, Engagement who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.

About the role

The Team Manager, Engagement leads a high-performing team to design, deliver and evolve TAC-led engagement programs that connect meaningfully with Victorian road users. Working with government agencies, local councils, businesses and advocacy groups, you will ensure our initiatives, including the Vanessa Youth Program, Pause Stop, and integrated motorcycle safety programs, are aligned to the TAC’s strategy and make a tangible impact.

This is a role with significant opportunity for growth, ideal for someone with the motivation and experience to contribute to the future direction of TAC’s engagement efforts, and the ability to bring others along for the journey.

About the Team

You will join the Marketing, Sponsorships and Engagement branch within the Community division, who are committed to engaging, educating, and influencing the Victorian community, stakeholders, and our people to ensure the TAC is trusted, empowers our people, fosters a safety-first road culture, and supports delivery of the best outcomes for our clients.

You will lead three direct reports (with scope for the team to grow) who value collaboration, lean into each other’s expertise, and are passionate about making a difference. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Marketing, Sponsorships and Engagement you will be supported and empowered to work autonomously whilst having an open line for guidance and advice when needed.

What we’re looking for

Proven People Leader

You have demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, acting as a coach and mentor while fostering an environment of learning, growth and shared success. You lead with positivity, sound judgement and a collaborative mindset.

Relationship Builder & Engagement Specialist
You bring well-developed relationship management skills, with experience building and maintaining complex internal and external partnerships to deliver shared outcomes. You will bring solid experience in community engagement and the delivery of strategic engagement plans – relevant qualifications will be highly regarded.

Commercial & Strategic Thinker

You have strong business acumen, with the ability to apply financial governance and procurement knowledge to oversee significant contracts and programs. You are structured and organised in your delivery, while remaining adaptable to changing priorities.

Why you’ll love it here

There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Team Manager, Engagement, you’ll also:

Make a positive difference

Every day the work you do at the TAC contributes to something bigger. As part of an inclusive, supportive team you’ll find real purpose in achieving goals, together.

Be rewarded for great work

We value our people, offering a corporate incentive, salary packaging and a reward and recognition program.

Grow and go places

We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.

Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.

Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to a interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Hannah Egan, Shared Services Specialist – [email protected] for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Wednesday 20th August 2025.

If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People, Culture & Engagement Team know at [email protected]. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.

A safe place to work

We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for roles.

Child Safety

At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website.

This role will require you to have a valid Working with Children Check.