General Manager – Commercial (GMC)
· Lead National Growth
· Strengthen Partnerships
· Create Opportunities for Young Australians & Adult Learners.
Binnacle Training College | Queensland (National Remit) Executive Leadership | Growth Strategy | Partnerships | Innovation
At Binnacle Training, the purpose is easy - to empower young people with real‐world skills, confidence, and pathways that set them up for life.
For more than two decades, we've partnered with schools and communities to deliver nationally recognised qualifications that make a genuine difference for students and teachers across Australia.
Binnacle Training is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO), partnering with over 250 secondary schools through an expanding national network to deliver practical, industry‐relevant vocational education.
Established in ****, we're proud to be celebrating 20 years in vocational education in schools, working alongside 800+ teachers to deliver custom‐built Certificate courses across five key program areas: Sport & Recreation, Fitness, Business, Tourism, and First Aid.
We're entering an exciting new phase of our story.
Binnacle has a strong foundation and significant potential for sustainable growth.
Under the direction of our new CEO, we're rolling out our ********* Strategic Plan, a clear roadmap for where we're headed, guided by three pillars:
Empower - building the capability, confidence and culture our people need to grow
Evolve - strengthening our systems, processes and standards, integrating quality, compliance and technology into one unified way of working
Expand - scaling our reach and impact, extending our programs and partnerships further across Australia
To lead this next phase, we are seeking an exceptional General Manager – Commercial (GMC)



- a strategic, commercially astute executive capable of architecting and driving a national growth agenda.
This appointment will shape Binnacle's commercial direction, strengthen its partnership ecosystem, and build the capabilities required for scale.
It is a role for a leader who can balance vision with disciplined execution, and who thrives in environments where purpose and performance intersect.
The Mandate
Reporting directly to the CEO, the GMC will hold enterprise‐level responsibility for:
Designing and executing Binnacle's multi‐year national growth strategy.
Driving enrolment, revenue, and market expansion across Australia.
Leading strategic partnerships with schools, education departments, industry bodies, and community organisations.
Overseeing brand, marketing, digital engagement, and customer acquisition.
Guiding product innovation and new course development.
Embedding data‐driven decision‐making, CRM optimisation, and commercial analytics.
Building and leading a high‐performance commercial team.
This role is central to Binnacle's evolution from a strong Queensland‐based RTO to a nationally scaled education organisation.
About You
You are a values‐driven commercial leader who brings both strategic clarity and a collaborative mindset.
You thrive in growth environments and are motivated by purpose, impact, and innovation.
You are Strategic.
Analytical.




Entrepreneurial.
Influential.
Collaborative.
Purpose‐centred nationally.
You bring presence, clarity, and commercial discipline.
We are seeking a high‐calibre commercial executive with:
10+ years' senior commercial or growth leadership
Demonstrated success scaling products and/or services across multiple regions
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Experience in education, training, or regulated industries
Expertise in marketing, CRM, digital engagement, and analytics
Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication capabilityProven ability to lead cross‐functional teams and influence at executive level
Experience in RTO environments, national expansion, or school‐based programs will be highly regarded.
You are strategic, analytical, and forward‐thinking - yet grounded in values, purpose, and impact.
The Value Proposition
This is a rare opportunity to join a purpose‐driven organisation at a pivotal moment.
You will:
Work directly with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team
Influence strategy, culture, and national impact
Lead a commercial transformation with genuine social purpose
Shape the future of school‐based and vocational education in Australia
Drive innovation in a sector ready for disruption
Build partnerships that create real opportunities for young Australians
The scope, influence, and strategic importance of this role make it one of the most significant commercial appointments in the education and training sector.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal executive role with the mandate, influence, and organisational backing to shape the future of school‐based and vocational education.
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📌 General Manager - Commercial (Queensland)
🏢 Binnacle Training RTO 31319
📍 Queensland