General Manager, Strategy and Sustainability

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Contract • Full-time • Executive

RWAV is seeking a commercially astute executive leader to join our team as General Manager, Strategy and Sustainability.

This is a newly created role with real influence, leading strategic growth, business diversification and organisational capability in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Executive Team, Board and Company Secretary, you will help shape RWAV’s next chapter — expanding our reach, strengthening partnerships and developing new solutions that improve access to a skilled health workforce across rural, regional, First Nations and underserved communities.

About RWAV

RWAV is a not-for-profit, government-funded organisation committed to improving equitable access to health workforce solutions across Victoria. We work across sectors and communities to support sustainable outcomes for rural and regional health. Our values — Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation and Resilience — guide how we work and what we stand for.

What you’ll do

In this executive leadership role, you will:

• Drive RWAV’s strategic and business objectives, including new products, services and revenue streams.
• Lead strategic partnerships across government, the health sector and the broader community.
• Provide high-level advice to the CEO and Board on strategy, risk, planning and operations.
• Strengthen organisational capability, customer experience and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead change across a complex and evolving environment.
• Foster a high-performing, values-led culture.
• Ensure strong governance, financial discipline and compliance across the portfolio.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for an accomplished executive who combines strategic insight with commercial acumen and the ability to inspire others. You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in health, business, public policy or a related field.
• More than 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a comparable senior leadership role.
• Strong experience in strategy, business development, commercial leadership and change.
• A proven ability to build influential stakeholder relationships and represent an organisation at senior levels.
• Confidence in working with boards, executives and government stakeholders.
• Excellent judgement, integrity and the ability to navigate complex, high-stakes environments.
• A track record of leading senior teams and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Alignment with RWAV’s values and a commitment to inclusive, respectful leadership.

Why this role?

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected organisation at a pivotal time of growth and transformation. You’ll have the platform to influence strategy, build new capability and help deliver meaningful impact for communities across Victoria.

Additional requirements

• Satisfactory National Police Check.
• Working rights and qualifications check.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Ability & willingness to travel to rural and regional Victoria as required.

Inclusion at RWAV

RWAV is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Flexible working is supported.

This is a high-trust, high-impact role with genuine influence over how the business operates and grows. If you are looking for your next opportunity, apply NOW or contact Girish Keswani, Manager, People & Culture on (03) 93497822 or girishk@rwav.com.au to discuss today.