With more than 218,000 members we’ve been a part of the Tasmanian community for 100 years – we're Tasmania’s shoulder to lean on and voice when it matters. Our values guide us in all that we do – Engage with Heart, Unleash Potential, Walk the Talk and Together we Thrive. With our local knowledge and as the state’s number one brand we’re here to support our members by helping them enjoy life, giving them a helping hand and making their money go further.
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity as Manager, Driver Training. The role is fulltime (38 hours per week) working Monday through Friday. Ideally the role is based in Hobart, however, we are open to the role being based in the North or North-West of the state.
This role will provide strategic and operational leadership across RACT’s Driver Training division, ensuring consistent, high-quality driver education across Tasmania’s northern and southern regions while achieving commercial targets. The role will drive standardisation of processes, service quality and instructor performance, being accountable to deliver a unified driver training offering statewide.
A key focus of the role is commercial growth by building and maintaining relationships across the private, government and not-for-profit sectors to identify and secure new business opportunities, positioning RACT as Tasmania’s preferred provider of driver education and related services.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the leaders within Driver Training. ensuring consistent standards, capability and performance across the state and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements are met.
- Own the commercial performance of Driver Training, including revenue, margin and growth targets.
- Build and manage commercial relationships across the private, government and not-for-profit sectors, identifying and converting new business opportunities, including tenders, contracts and partnerships, to grow driver training services across Tasmania.
- Maintain consistent operating procedures, quality standards and member/customer experience across the state.
- Identify capability gaps and coaching needs across leaders and their teams, implementing development plans as required.
- Focus on continuous improvement and drive process improvement to create efficient, scalable business practices across the state.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the best possible service offering and member value.
- Manage escalated operational and commercial risks, providing specialist advice to the Chief Mobility Officer on matters affecting the Driver Training business.
- Get results through people and teams by focussing on vision, role-modelling, nurturing diversity & inclusion, and inspiring teams to achieve organisational objectives while reaching their full potential.
- Proactively identify and report risks, comply with risk management frameworks, and participate in assigned risk training and activities.
Successful candidates will fit the below criteria:
- 5+ years' demonstrated experience in operational management, with experience across multi-sites highly desirable.
- Strong leadership capability, with a proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving accountability.
- Translate RACT's short, medium and long-term strategy into deliverable objectives for Driver Training to ensure commercial and operational performance across the state.
- Well-developed networking and relationship management skills,
with the ability to influence and negotiate at a commercial level and ability to work cross-functionally and with external partners to deliver business objectives and outcomes.
- High level verbal and written communication, and ability to conduct presentations to clients, senior leaders and the Board.
- Apply a well-organised, data-driven approach to identify trends and opportunities, challenging the status quo with innovative, commercially minded solutions.
- Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activity and sector developments relevant to driver education and commercial partnerships.
At RACT, we’re not just a workplace – we’re a community. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger. Your ideas and the work you do will help shape our community and environment.
Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:
- Flexible work: Life isn’t one size fits all, and neither is our work. Balance your commitments with our versatile work environment.
- Career growth: We invest in your development because your success is our success.
- Superannuation contribution matching: For every dollar you contribute to your superannuation, we’ll match it up to 2%.
- Staff discounts: Enjoy significant discounts on RACT products.
- Extra leave: Three extra days on top of annual leave – because self-care matters.
- Dog-friendly days: You read that right. Bring your furry friend to the office – tail wags guaranteed!
- Volunteer opportunities: Make a difference beyond the office walls.
By joining RACT you'll be a part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity – every individual is valued and respected. We invite people from all backgrounds to apply.
Ready to apply?
We’d love to hear from you! If you'd like to learn more about the role, please contact our People and Culture team at *@ract.com.au.
Please submit your applications via SEEK and attach an up to date CV and cover letter addressing how your skills and experience align to the role by 5:00pm Sunday 29 November 2026.
📌 Manager, Driver Training (Hobart)
🏢 RACT
📍 Hobart