EXECUTIVE MANAGER CORPORATE SERVICES

Ese Consulting; Bendigo; Hybrid; AUD 176,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Executive leadership exposure

Diverse executive portfolio

Purpose-driven outcomes

Job summary

Ese Consulting seeks an Executive Manager Corporate Services to join the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO and guiding finance, governance, risk, people and culture, IT and workplace safety. You will shape strategy and ensure resources align to strategic objectives.

The role requires senior leadership experience, strong financial management, governance expertise and the ability to influence at board level within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven executive or senior leadership within a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Leading the organisation's finance function, including budgeting, financial reporting, business planning and long-term financial sustainability.
• Providing strategic advice to the CEO, Board and Executive Team on governance, risk management, compliance and organisational performance.
• Overseeing governance frameworks, policies and processes that support effective decision-making and accountability.
• Leading the People and Culture function, including workforce planning, employee relations, wellbeing, leadership development and organisational culture initiatives.
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation and organisational change to enhance effectiveness and service delivery.
• Providing executive oversight of information technology, cyber security, information management and business continuity systems.
• Ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory and statutory obligations across all corporate services functions.
• Leading enterprise risk management, internal controls and audit processes.
• Supporting the Board and Committees through the provision of high-quality governance, reporting and secretariat functions.
• Developing strong partnerships with government agencies, funding bodies, community stakeholders and industry partners.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a multidisciplinary corporate services team aligned with our client’s values of Care, Courage and Connection.
• Contributing to organisational strategy and helping shape the future direction of our client as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Governance experience

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Change leadership

Policy knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Accounting or Business degree

CPA/CA qualifications

Management/Commerce degree

Job description

Are you a strategic corporate services leader looking for an opportunity to influence organisational performance, culture and long-term success?

Our client is seeking an experienced Executive Manager Corporate Services to join its Executive Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will provide leadership across finance, governance, risk, people and culture, information technology, workplace health and safety, and organisational performance.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of an organisation.

About the Role

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership and direction across our client’s corporate services functions, ensuring the organisation has the systems, governance, people and resources required to successfully deliver its strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the organisation's finance function, including budgeting, financial reporting, business planning and long-term financial sustainability

Providing strategic advice to the CEO, Board and Executive Team on corporate governance, risk management, compliance and organisational performance

Overseeing governance frameworks, policies and processes that support effective decision-making and accountability

Leading the People and Culture function, including workforce planning, employee relations, wellbeing, leadership development and organisational culture initiatives

Driving continuous improvement, innovation and organisational change to enhance effectiveness and service delivery

Providing executive oversight of information technology, cyber security, information management and business continuity systems

Ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory and statutory obligations across all corporate services functions

Leading enterprise risk management, internal controls and audit processes

Supporting the Board and Committees through the provision of high-quality governance, reporting and secretariat functions

Developing strong partnerships with government agencies, funding bodies, community stakeholders and industry partners

Leading, mentoring and developing a multidisciplinary corporate services team aligned with our client’s values of Care, Courage and Connection

Contributing to organisational strategy and helping shape the future direction of our client as a member of the Executive Leadership Team

About You

Proven executive or senior leadership experience within a complex organisation

Strong financial management, budgeting and strategic planning expertise

Demonstrated experience leading governance, risk management and compliance frameworks

Experience providing high-level advice and support to CEOs, Boards and executive leadership teams

A track record of leading organisational improvement, change management and strategic initiatives

Experience overseeing corporate services functions including finance, people and culture, information technology, workplace health and safety, and governance

Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build productive relationships across government, industry, community and organisational stakeholders

Exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing skills

A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to developing high-performing teams and positive workplace culture

Sound understanding of contemporary organisational governance, policy and statutory obligations

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business, Commerce, Management or a related discipline

CPA or CA qualifications and experience within government, public sector or similarly regulated environments will be highly regarded.

Why Join Our Client?

Salary package of $176,000 - $198,000 including super

• Flexible and supportive workplace culture, with hybrid working arrangements available
• Diverse executive portfolio with broad organisational influence
• Purpose-driven organisation delivering meaningful environmental and community outcomes
• Opportunity to work closely with the CEO, Board and Executive Team

If you're an experienced executive leader seeking a role where you can make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Corporate Services Manager?