Field Team Manager

Purpose led, we are proudly member-owned and one of Australia's most iconic and trusted brands. We started by being a voice for safer roads and providing legendary roadside assistance, but now we do so much more.

From spectacular holiday destinations, car rental, ferries and cruises, to leading the EV charging roll-out and preparing for the future of driving, to speaking out for change and supporting sustainable travel.

Forget what you thought you knew about the NRMA. Come take a closer look, and you’ll realise that being a part of our team is about more than just a job - together, we’ll go further and make a difference.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with an iconic Australian brand by leading a team of service providers across Sydney Metropolitan area to deliver efficient and quality services to our Members. You will also lead strategic alignment of service delivery operations and further strengthen the Organisational brand through your management.

We have a permanent full-time opportunity available, looking after the Newcastle region.  You will be leading a team of our Roadside Assistance team, which is made up of NRMA employees and contracted staff.

Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Effectively recruit, retain, develop and reward a team of NRMA Roadside service provider (approx. 20-40 FTE)
• Manage all performance or behavioral issues that arise using coaching, counselling and performance management techniques to resolution
• Ensure alignment of objectives and activity across team
• Supports in Developing and maintaining effective industrial relationship with local Union Representatives
• Support with the operational day to day Service Delivery related activities
• Analyse and monitor financial and commercial information and identify issues or opportunities which impact business priorities
• Acts as first point of contact for all safety incidents and response
• Implement and manage Quality Assurance activities

What you’ll bring

• Experience in managing service delivery operations within various industries
• Demonstrated experience in managing diverse, field based teams especially through change and in providing effective performance feedback 
• Highly developed capability in building and motivating teams and exceptional communication skills
• Skills in negotiation, handling crucial conversations, and facilitating resolution 
• Proven experience of business acumen and front-line implementation of strategic plans
• Ability to foster stakeholder engagement and relationship development
• Obtain a valid NSW Driver’s License for regular local travel

What’s in it for you?

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered and celebrated we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Complimentary myNRMA membership including discounts on car, travel, fuel, groceries, movie tickets, fashion, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Employee referral program where you may be eligible for a referral payment of up to $2,000
• Opens the door to other potential opportunities across the NRMA Group

Know you belong

While we continue to commit to an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace we are proud of our key achievements to date:    

• We made the 2022 AFR Boss Best Places to Work List 
• Recognised by Reconciliation Australia for our ‘Stretch’ Reconciliation Action Plan 
• Recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2023-2025 
• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace 
• Awarded 2023 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Bronze Employer & 2022 AWEI Most Improved Employer 

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 part of our team. 

If you are ready to join a high performing team and make a real difference, we can’t wait to hear from you!