Executive Director, Services

ExecThread; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ExecThread in Sydney, NSW, Australia, seeks an Executive Director for Services to lead a passionate directorate focused on reducing disadvantage and delivering high‑quality community services. The role provides strategic and operational leadership, shaping the organization’s future and driving service innovation, governance, and sustainable outcomes.

You will manage a large, multidisciplinary team, build external relationships with government, agencies and funders, and bring strong commercial

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, multidisciplinary team.
• Drive service innovation and governance.
• Build external relationships with government, agencies and funders.

Job description

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Services to lead a passionate directorate dedicated to reducing disadvantage and creating lasting social impact. This executive leadership role is pivotal in driving service innovation, clinical governance, and meaningful community outcomes. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the future of community services, providing strategic and operational leadership, and influencing the organization's strategic direction to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and sustainable services. The role involves leading a large, multidisciplinary team, contributing to organizational strategy, and building effective external relationships with government, agencies, and funders.Candidates for the Executive Director position must have a proven track record in executive or senior leadership within a complex social services or similarly diverse organization. Key requirements include the ability to lead large teams, drive innovation, and ensure positive community outcomes. The role demands strong commercial acumen, financial management, and analytical skills, with a focus on organizational sustainability. Experience in governance, compliance, and building a culture of excellence is essential. The ideal candidate will have relevant tertiary qualifications in social services, management, business, or a related discipline, and a current driver license with a willingness to travel. The Company is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Functions:

• Non-Profit Management
• Operations

Well-established organization providing support services to the local community