Executive Director, Corporate Services & Transformation

GWG Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle seeks an Executive Director Corporate Services to lead a broad portfolio of corporate functions in Newcastle, NSW. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role drives enterprise transformation, performance and service excellence across the region.

You will shape organisational strategy, build a contemporary shared services model, and foster leadership accountability within a significant faith-based organisation.

Qualifications

• Significant executive leadership experience with accountability for a broad portfolio.
• Proven track record shaping strategy and leading complex transformation.
• Strong commercial capability and ability to drive performance.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and the tact to advise boards.
• Authentic, values-led leadership aligned to a faith-based organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and executive oversight across enterprise functions.
• Lead enterprise-wide transformation, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive a contemporary, customer-focused shared services model delivering value.
• Strengthen commercial performance, resilience and stewardship of resources.
• Build high-performing leadership teams and foster accountability.
• Partner with executives and stakeholders to align corporate priorities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Transformation leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in business/management/governance

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle seeks an Executive Director Corporate Services to lead a broad portfolio of corporate functions in Newcastle, NSW. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role drives enterprise transformation, performance and service excellence across the region.

You will shape organisational strategy, build a contemporary shared services model, and foster leadership accountability within a significant faith-based organisation.