Team Manager

Position: Team Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Australia

Reports to: Head of Department

 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead, support, and develop a high‑performing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, can balance people leadership with operational excellence, and is passionate about driving continuous improvement.

 

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team to consistently achieve performance targets.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Identify skill gaps and provide training and development opportunities.
• Manage team rosters, workload allocation, and resource planning.

Operational Delivery

• Ensure daily operations run smoothly and effectively.
• Monitor key metrics and drive team performance across KPIs.
• Develop and implement processes to increase productivity and quality.
• Handle escalations, resolve issues, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain clear, timely communication within the team and with leadership.
• Represent the team in meetings, project discussions, and planning sessions.
• Prepare reports, insights, and recommendations for leadership teams.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyse data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement initiatives that enhance workflows, customer satisfaction, and team outcomes.
• Encourage innovation, new ideas, and operational best practices.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience in a supervisor or manager role.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people‑development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well‑developed problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and navigate complex situations.
• Proficiency with digital tools (Microsoft 365, CRM systems, reporting tools).

Desirable

• Experience in [industry-specific requirement].
• Project management experience.
• Formal leadership or management qualifications.

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative work culture.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to lead a talented team and make a meaningful impact.