Working at the Brisbane Broncos
Whether it’s giving your all at Suncorp Stadium or going above and beyond for our Members we don’t just play for a Club, we play for a community, and a proud one at that. One that every single one of us wears on our sleeves, every single day. We’re much more than a world-class sporting organisation and the biggest sports brand in Australia, we’re a team.
Pride, performance, people and joy are at the heart of everything we do and that’s why things are done differently here, it’s how we inspire and excite. Whatever field of work we’re in, we always leave it all out there.
Our goals are simple: Win Premierships; Grow our Brand; and Make a Positive Impact. It is this final goal that this role will play a pivotal role in whilst also creating opportunities for contribution to all three.
How you can play a part
The First Nations Education Programs manager leads the delivery of the Beyond the Broncos mentoring and career transition programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth across Southern QLD and Northern NSW. You are the face of, and driving force behind, these programs. You need to be as comfortable interacting with, relating to, and advocating for, our frontline Student Support Officers, as attending meetings with School Principal’s, the State and Federal Governments, our Board and commercial partners.
Reporting to the General Manager – Community & Social Impact (CSI) and working across a diverse geographical area, the role is accountable for the delivery of the Beyond the Broncos programs and building collaborative relationships and partnerships between the Brisbane Broncos and its stakeholders including schools, government, community, sponsors, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants and their families, amongst others.
Key responsibilities include:
Program Management:
- Lead the planning, development and delivery of Beyond the Broncos mentoring programs to a high standard ensuring compliance with regulatory and policy requirements.
- Lead the planning, development and delivery of a range of events, camps, activities and professional development alongside your team and with the support of the Operations Team.
- Manage program performance to ensure contractual and organisational KPIs are met.
- Network with local industry, communities, and community contacts to continue to grow the quality of the programs.
- Identify complementary programs and establish effective partnerships.
Stakeholder Management
- Provide leadership and governance, ensuring all actions and interactions protect the brand and integrity of the program, ensuring consistent and timely communication and engagement in all internal and external forums.
- Develop, foster and maintain effective working relationships with funding bodies, to support regular communication on program delivery and reporting.
- Develop, foster and maintain strategic working relationships with key stakeholders including employers, school staff including regional office, government representatives and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to inform, educate and provide support which aids the program objectives.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and develop a team of more than sixty staff and directly supervise a team of Regional Program Leads, a Community Programs Administration Lead and Program Lead – Transition Pathways, to deliver against planned objectives, identifying areas for employee development, and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
- Foster a productive team environment across a variety of locations, including out posted staff.
- Be a key member of a small CSI Leadership Team and be a part of the Broader Broncos Leadership Team.
Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation
- Monitor, evaluate and report on program outcomes and performance on a monthly basis.
Administration
- In consultation with the Operations Team, ensure all record keeping and reporting is accurate, timely and compliant with contractual requirements.
- Perform other duties that may be required by the General Manager-CSI to enhance the efficiency and quality of Broncos Community Programs.
A full role profile can be found via broncos.com.au/careers
To be considered
To be considered for this opportunity you will have
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Management, Career Counselling, Education or Community Services).
- Current drivers licence and Blue Card/WWCC.
- Minimum of four years’ experience in a similar role working with and understanding demands from a diverse demographic.
- Demonstrated experience in leading a high performing team and/or a management position
How to Apply
All applications including resume and cover letter must be submitted via SEEK before COB Wednesday 25 February 2026.
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