Head of Corporate Services

NAISDA Dance College; Gosford; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Extra annual leave

Cultural leave

Flexible workplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NAISDA Dance College is seeking a senior leader to shape and deliver integrated Finance and Corporate Services strategies.

You will work closely with the CEO, Boards and Executive Team, providing strategic advice that guides organisational decision-making and long-term sustainability. You will oversee finance, assets and operations and people and organisational culture, ensuring these areas enable excellence across NAISDA.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role with financial strategy execution.
• Proven track record in financial management, reporting and control in Not-for-Profit / Performing Arts sectors.
• Eligibility to work in Australia on a permanent basis.
• Post graduate qualifications such as an MBA – desirable.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver integrated Finance and Corporate Services strategies aligned with NAISDA's vision.
• Work closely with the CEO, Boards and Executive Team to guide organisational decision-making.
• Oversee finance, assets and operations, and people and organisational culture functions to enable excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Change management

Financial governance

Not-for-profit experience

Digital literacy

People and culture leadership

Education

CPA or CA qualification

MBA desirable

Tools

Xero

MS Office

Job description

In 2026 we are celebrating our 50th year, marking five decades of shaping Strong Lives, Vibrant Communities and Creative Futures through dance and performing arts education.

We are a national organisation with students training on campus from communities across Australia. Our unique curriculum delivers exceptional results. Our graduates are recognised nationally and internationally for their artistic excellence, cultural leadership and professional achievement.

NAISDA is one of eight national arts training organisations, and plays a critical role in shaping world-class Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, talent and innovation.

The Role

Is responsible for shaping and delivering integrated Finance and Corporate Services strategies that support NAISDA's vision, uphold our cultural values and strengthen our contribution to the performing arts sector.

You will work closely with the CEO, Boards and Executive Team, providing strategic advice and insights that help guide organisational decision-making and long-term sustainability.

Leading a diverse portfolio, you will oversee the organisation's finance, assets and operations and people and organisational culture functions; ensuring these areas enable excellence across NAISDA.

What You’ll Bring

Demonstrated understanding of the contemporary issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the impact these issues have on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, societies and culture

Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

CPA or CA qualified

Extensive experience in a similar leadership role

Demonstrated success in developing and executing financial strategies and in-depth experience in financial management, reporting and control

Proven problem solving capability and ability to work under pressure

Demonstrated ability to drive change and inspire others

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High levels of personal drive and energy

Excellent strategic thinking

Demonstrated influencing and negotiation skills

Proven business acumen and superior decision making ability

Experience within the Not-for-Profit / Performing Arts sector

Strong computer literacy and willingness to use/learn to use a range of online tools (Xero, MS Office suite etc.)

Willingness to work outside of core hours as required

Eligibility to work in Australia on a permanent basis

Post graduate qualifications such as an MBA – desirable

Why You Should Join NAISDA

Purpose-led work contributing to First Nations self-determination

Culturally safe and creative workplace with staff health and wellbeing program

Flexible workplace with paid parental leave, extra annual and cultural leave

Formalised professional and cultural development and training

Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

Parkland campus with connections to communities nationally

First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

At NAISDA, we work together to shape Strong Lives, Vibrant Communities and Creative Futures, grounded in culture, connection and care. Every voice contributes to carrying our vision, purpose and values forward.

This role will require a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.