Regional Manager

A leadership role with genuine business ownership.
AVADA Traffic Management is looking for an exceptional Regional Manager to lead a key Victorian region. This is not simply an operations role. You will be trusted to run a safe, profitable regional business leading people, growing client relationships, improving service delivery and owning the commercial outcomes that matter. For the right leader, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact: build a high-performing team, strengthen an established client base, improve operational performance and grow a region with the backing of a national organisation. AVADA Traffic Management delivers essential traffic management and ancillary services to government, infrastructure, civil construction, utilities and maintenance clients across Australia and New Zealand.
The opportunityReporting to the State Manager, you will lead a regional traffic management business across safety, operations, people, customers and financial performance. You will lead Supervisors, the rostering team and frontline operational employees. You will be visible in the field and with clients, while also having the commercial discipline to lead a P&L, improve margins, manage costs and identify growth opportunities. This is a role for someone who can confidently move between a depot, a client meeting, a safety review and a regional performance discussion — and bring clarity, ownership and momentum to each.
What you will own:A regional P&L, including budget delivery, revenue, margin, labour costs, fleet utilisation, overheads and cash flowSafe, compliant and reliable traffic management service deliveryKey client relationships, retention, recurring revenue and new business opportunitiesThe capability, performance and succession of Supervisors, the rostering team and frontline operational employeesRegional safety leadership, HSEQ compliance, licensing, training, incident management and risk controlsOperational improvement across workforce planning, rostering, depot performance, equipment allocation and invoice accuracyRegional business plans, client solutions, tenders and growth initiatives
What you will bring:You will be a credible and visible operational leader with the commercial capability to run a business, not just manage a shift or roster.You will bring:Experience leading a region, branch network, multi-site operation or substantial operational business unitDirect P&L, budget, margin or cost-centre accountabilityA strong record of leading people in a safety-critical, field-based environmentExperience improving safety, client outcomes, productivity, utilisation, cost or profitabilityStrong customer relationship capability, including retaining business and identifying opportunities for growthThe ability to coach leaders, set high standards and address performance issues with confidence and fairnessCommercial judgement and confidence using systems, reporting and operational dataExperience in traffic management, civil construction, infrastructure, utilities, transport, logistics or a comparable sector
Traffic Management Implementation accreditation, Traffic Controller accreditation and a White Card will be highly regarded.
Why AVADA?At AVADA, strong leaders are given the opportunity to make a difference. You will join a national organisation with established systems, experienced support functions and career pathways across Australia and New Zealand — while retaining the autonomy to lead and improve your region.You will receive a competitive salary package, including vehicle, aligned to your experience and capability.
Apply nowIf you are ready to own outcomes, lead a high-performing regional business and build a team you are proud to lead, apply with your CV.
A short cover note outlining your regional leadership experience, commercial achievements and approach to safety and people leadership is welcome.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.