Executive Manager Business Services & Company Secretary

Honesty - Trust - Respect - Concern - Love

• Full-Time, Permanent
• Based in Richmond
• $185,000+ (negotiable) per annum plus super & vehicle
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance 

About Odyssey Victoria

Odyssey Victoria (OV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey Victoria we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

Role Purpose

The Executive Manager Business Services & Company Secretary is responsible for overseeing all financial policy and direction, financial administration, business planning, and budgeting within OV. They lead other organisational functions including Information Technology, Fleet, Assets and Legal, and perform the role of the Company Secretary. As a member of the Executive Management Team, they participate in the management of OV at a strategic level and work closely with the Risk & Finance Committee of the OV Board. 

Key areas of focus

• Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management to ensure consistency with OV’s strategic plan.
• Liaise with other Executive Managers to ensure consistency with short and long-term financial planning and projections.
• Provide financial reports and advice to the Board Risk and Finance Committee on issues, trends, and changes affecting OV’s financial position.
• Work collaboratively with the executive team in the development of long-term strategic plans for business services that align with OV’s organisational strategy, RAP’s and sector priorities.
• Provide leadership to a team of staff supporting areas of Finance, Payroll, IT, Assets, and Fleet.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Managers to assist them in developing a collaborative and high performing team culture, achieving service targets and promoting continuous learning and professional development opportunities for their staff across Finance, IT, Assets and Fleet.
• Support, develop and manage direct staff and guide other managers and teams on financial matters.
• Engage other members of the senior Management Team to facilitate cross-department collaboration.
• Work closely with other Executives and the People & Culture function with regards to OH&S, Performance Management, Resourcing, and developmental initiatives for the broader OV workforce.
• Model an emotionally intelligent leadership style that is calm, respectful and solutions-focused, ensuring all interactions uphold OV’s values.
• Foster a leadership environment where staff feel safe to raise concerns, provide ideas and seek support without fear of judgement or negative consequences.
• Actively challenge and address behaviours that undermine team cohesion, including rudeness, dismissiveness or manipulation and ensure leadership practice across all areas align with OV’s expectations. 

To be successful in this role, you must:

1. Have a minimum of 10 years of broad financial experience managing finance (accounting, budgeting, control and reporting) and general administration.  
2. Have experience of working with a CEO (or equivalent) and Board of Directors.  
3. Be a hands-on manager with a high level of financial and business acumen.  
4. Demonstrate success in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control and reporting.  
5. Hold high level skills in examining, developing, reviewing, and recommending financial, and administrative policies and procedures.
6. Bring strong analytical skills with attention to detail.  
7. Demonstrate high level communication skills, both verbal and written, with a collaborative style aligned with OV values and a strong service orientation.  
8. Have a leadership style that embraces collaboration, accountability, teamwork, and shared responsibility.  
9. Have proven capability in stakeholder engagement and relationship building with the ability to liaise and communicate productively with a variety of people at all levels.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities and key selection criteria, please click HERE.

What we can give YOU!

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:    

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project and secondment opportunities and succession planning
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
• Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals
• Flexible working arrangements such as monthly RDO’s for full-timers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).

Application information

Please apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered)

Applications should be addressed to Stefan Gruenert and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Stefan Gruenert, Chief Executive Officer on sgruenert@odyssey.org.au

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis, and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will be open for two weeks and close once a suitable candidate has been selected, which may be prior to the application deadline - please don’t wait to apply!

Our commitment to diversity

At OV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.  

All Odyssey Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.

A position description is attached.