Executive Manager – Corporate Services

Danila Dilba Health Service; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Danila Dilba Health Service is seeking an experienced Executive Manager – Corporate Services to join our leadership team on a full-time fixed-term contract until 30 June 2029. You will oversee corporate services, including People and Culture, ICT, Marketing, Fleet, Facilities, WHS, and governance, reporting to the CEO.

In this role you will shape organisational strategy, strengthen governance, drive operational improvements, and ensure our corporate functions support the delivery of

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in strategic planning and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of governance, financial management, risk and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead organisational change and deliver process improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to Aboriginal community control and cultural safety.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Align corporate services with DDHS priorities and long-term sustainability.
• People and Culture: Lead workforce strategy and leadership development.
• Corporate Services and Operations: Oversee ICT, fleet, facilities and workplace safety.
• Governance and Risk: Strengthen governance, compliance and risk management.
• Marketing and Communications: Oversee communications and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Organisational management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

People and culture leadership

Education

Business/Management degree

Job description

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Key Information

• Position Type: Full-time, fixed term until 30 June 2029
• Location: Binyolkga
• Salary Range: $160,000 – $170,000 per year
• Application Closing Date: 29 November 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Executive Manager – Corporate Services to join our Executive Management Team on a full-time, fixed-term contract and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of DDHS.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this position provides strategic leadership and oversight across a diverse corporate services portfolio, including People and Culture, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Marketing and Communications, Fleet and Facilities, Work Health and Safety, Corporate Governance and company secretariat services.

As a key member of the Executive Management Team, you will contribute to organisational strategy, strengthen corporate governance, drive operational improvements and ensure our corporate functions effectively support the delivery of high-quality, culturally safe health services.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished executive who can balance strategic thinking with practical leadership, build strong relationships and lead meaningful organisational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to organisational strategy, planning and executive decision-making, ensuring corporate services align with DDHS’s strategic priorities and long-term sustainability.
• People and Culture: Lead workforce strategy, organisational development, employee engagement and initiatives that strengthen leadership capability and foster a positive, culturally safe workplace.
• Corporate Services and Operations: Oversee the delivery of efficient, responsive and sustainable corporate support services, including ICT, fleet, facilities and workplace health and safety.
• Governance and Risk: Strengthen corporate governance, compliance, risk management and organisational accountability, supporting effective Board and executive governance processes.
• Marketing and Communications: Provide strategic oversight of DDHS’s communications, brand, stakeholder engagement and organisational reputation.

What You Need to Succeed

You are a collaborative and values-driven executive with demonstrated experience leading diverse corporate functions within a complex organisation.

You will bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience, with demonstrated success in strategic planning, organisational management and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, financial management, risk and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change, strengthen systems and processes, and deliver measurable improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships at all organisational levels.
• A commitment to Aboriginal community control, cultural safety and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, management, human resources or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent executive experience.
• Experience within Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, healthcare, not-for-profit or other complex service delivery environments will be highly regarded.

Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children’s card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.

Employment with us is subject to:

• Willing to undergo a Police Check.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
• Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
• Full rights to work in Australia.

Danila Dilba offers employees:

• 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
• 5 days paid leave during end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave) (pro-rata)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options