Automotive Technology & Strategy Manager

We're one of Australia's most trusted brands and proudly member owned, with our people and community at the heart of everything we do. From our legendary Roadside assistance to electric vehicle charging networks, the NRMA Group also owns and operates NRMA Parks and Resorts, SIXT car rental, My Fast Ferry & Fantasea Cruising.

That's why a career with us means creating the future you want, while helping the NRMA Group to keep moving Australia forward. Together, we can make a difference.

What you’ll do

As the Automotive Technology & Strategy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automotive technical support and training. You will lead a specialised team responsible for technical research, training, and operational improvements, ensuring our service capabilities and deliver exceptional value to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead and coach a small team of four, manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and ensure best practices are applied nationwide.
• Develop and implement strategic automotive research, secure endorsements, negotiate access to OEM vehicles.
• Maintain and update the NTSU database to ensure efficient operations and data alignment.
• Manage and develop annual budgeting, and ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with OEMs, Car Clubs, and external partners, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and enhancing business performance.
• Champion WH&S and ESG principles, drive workplace safety improvements.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership experience in coaching and managing a team.
• Demonstrated experience in strategy development, endorsement, and implementation.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience presenting to senior management.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Resilient, pragmatic, and skilled at driving transformational change.
• Exceptional organisational skills to manage competing priorities.
• Automotive trades background and/or Engineering qualification.

Desirable:

• Experience in the automotive industry and/or Car Clubs.
• Expertise in learning and organisational development.
• Advanced project and change management capabilities.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI or Tableau.

What’s in it for you?   

At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these too). We offer benefits to help make work and life just right for you!

• Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
• Complimentary myNRMA Rewards membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Discounts on a range of NRMA personal insurance products including car, home & travel

• Grow, progress or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations with us.

Know Your belong

We’re for inclusion, diversity and representing the members, guests, customers and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be a part of our team

Apply Today!

If you are passionate about shaping the future of automotive technology and strategy, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us and make a difference in an organisation that values leadership, innovation, and excellence.