Regional Manager -Victoria, South Australia & Tasmania

About Liberator 

We assist individuals with complex communication needs to connect with their world through innovative AAC devices and lifelong support. As one of Australia's leading AAC providers, we're building a national team structure that puts regional expertise and relationships at the heart of what we do. 

 The Opportunity - Home-based within VIC ,Full-time or Part-time (0.8FTE) 

We're creating a new leadership role for someone who wants to shape the future of AAC service delivery across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. You'll lead a team of AAC Consultants while maintaining hands-on involvement with complex cases that challenge and inspire you. 

This isn't a traditional management role. We need someone who can balance strategic thinking with clinical excellence - someone who gets energised by both coaching team members and solving tricky AAC puzzles alongside families and speech pathologists. 

What You'll DoLead Your Regional Team 

• Manage & develop a team of entry-level and Senior AAC Consultants across VIC/SA 
• Conduct regular performance reviews & create professional development plans 
• Identify skill gaps & provide coaching, training, and mentoring 
• Allocate workflow strategically to maximise team strengths and outcomes 

Drive Regional Strategy 

• Oversee trial and post-trial support offerings, outcomes and team performance metrics 
• Develop regional strategies that align with our national goals 
• Manage regional budget and resource allocation with the Consultant Director 
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and organisations across your regions 

Stay Connected to Consultant Work 

• Maintain customer contact, on strategically important or complex cases 
• Handle escalated customer issues requiring management-level intervention 
• Stay up to date with best practice AAC implementation for your team 

Collaborate Nationally 

• Work alongside other Regional Managers and the Consultant Director 
• Contribute to national strategy and service delivery improvements 
• Share regional insights that strengthen our organisation-wide approach 

Who We're Looking ForEssential: 

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy with specific AAC experience and interest 
• Minimum 4+ years AAC industry experience 
• Experience and understanding of Liberator’s AAC Devices, software and related vocabularies 
• Previous management and leadership experience in healthcare, education, or assistive technology 
• Deep understanding of AAC principles, products, and implementation strategies 
• Excellent communication skills—you can translate complex ideas for diverse audiences 
• Strong organisational abilities and experience juggling competing priorities 
• Comfort with data analysis, along with developing and using metrics to drive improvement 
• An understanding of business priorities and ability to support the team to meet business requirements 

What Will Set You Apart: 

• Experience with budget allocation, delegation and management 
• Advanced knowledge of regional service delivery systems and funding mechanisms (NDIS, state-based funding) 
• Track record of achieving goals through coaching and supporting team members 
• Strategic thinking paired with practical problem-solving 

Why This Role Might Be For You 

You might be our ideal candidate if: 

• You're an experienced Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist with AAC experience, who's ready to amplify your impact through leadership 
• You get as much satisfaction from helping a team member succeed as you do from a successful AAC implementation 
• You can see the big picture while still caring about the details 
• You're excited by the challenge of building something new 
• You want to shape AAC service delivery across entire regions 
• You value collaboration and believe the best outcomes come from working together 

Our Selection Process 

This is a new role, and we're looking for the right person. We're interested in your: 

1. Leadership approach: How you've led (formally or informally) and your vision for developing others 
2. Strategic thinking: Your ability to balance big-picture planning with day-to-day operations 
3. Team development philosophy: How you'd build a high-performing regional team 
4. Resource management: Your approach to allocating budgets, time, and people effectively 
5. Communication style: How you'd handle stakeholder relationships and escalated situations 
6. Transition planning: Your ideas for moving into this role smoothly while supporting your team 

How to Apply 

Please submit your CV and cover letter (max 3 pages) addressing the 6 criteria above. 

Questions? Contact Consultant Director Freya Allen at freya@liberator.net.au to discuss the role before applying.