Executive Director, Finance

09/09/2025

30/09/2025

Permanent - Full Time

Redfern

Executive & Strategic Management

Bring your skills, compassion and care to support people affected by alcohol and other drugs. Join our team at Odyssey House NSW and help us reconnect lives, families and communities.

Be part of the diverse and inclusive culture we're building in which our clients, staff and broader community feel safe, respected and valued.

Take your opportunity to thrive at a leading not-for-profit where we trust in your limitless potential.

Odyssey House NSW's trauma-informed services set us apart as a leader in the support service space for alcohol and other drugs dependency. Our teams help clients to meet their goals and address underlying trauma and mental health issues, while also developing new skills to improve all aspects of their lives.

We provide a diverse range of services to individuals, families and community education. Our services include withdrawal services; one-on-one assessment and treatment by psychologists and counsellors; group therapy; residential rehabilitation; and free education at Odyssey College.

Our organisation takes safeguarding children and young people seriously, and as an employee of Odyssey House NSW, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.

Find us at our head office in Redfern and at our network of residential rehabilitation and community sites which span across Greater Sydney, the Southern Highlands and Blue Mountains.

If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the selection criteria and believe you are a great fit for our organisation, apply using the link.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Description

Are you a strategic, forward-thinking finance leader who thrives in complex environments? My client, Odyssey House NSW, is seeking an Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services to join the executive leadership team and play a pivotal role in strengthening the financial, corporate and infrastructure foundation of the organisation.

This is a broad and influential role, responsible for overseeing finance, corporate services, infrastructure, human resources, quality, and governance. You will also serve as Company Secretary, supporting the Board and its Committees to ensure robust governance and compliance.

The role will suit a leader who combines sharp financial acumen with strong people and change management skills. At the same time, you'll bring a hands-on approach to financial operations by ensuring processes are accurate, compliant, and efficient, while guiding your team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role is based in the corporate office in Redfern NSW but will be expected to travel to other Odyssey sites around the Greater Sydney Region when required. 

If you thrive on building high-performing teams and delivering tangible outcomes, we'd love to hear from you 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Who we are

At Odyssey House NSW, we offer personalised support and professional treatment to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities impacted by substance use. Our trauma-informed and recovery-oriented programs set us apart as a leader in alcohol and other drugs harm prevention, treatment, and support.

Our teams work with clients to meet their goals and address underlying trauma and mental health issues, while also building skills that improve all aspects of life. We provide a diverse range of services, including:

•    Withdrawal services

•    One-on-one assessment and treatment by psychologists and counsellors

•    Group therapy

•    Residential rehabilitation

•    Free education through Odyssey House NSW College

What you'll be doing

•    Leading finance, HR, quality, governance, procurement, contracts, infrastructure and IT functions.

•    Driving efficiency and cost reduction through strategic use of systems and consolidated processes.

•    Overseeing day-to-day financial processes and reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance and integrity of information.

•    Acting as Company Secretary, ensuring best-practice governance and strong Board support.

•    Guiding financial decision-making across the organisation, with a focus on accountability and outcomes.

•    Leading change processes that strengthen performance and build organisational capability.

•    Developing trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and Board members.

Desired Skills and Experience

What you'll bring:

•    CA or CPA qualification (essential).

•    An understanding of corporate governance and effective board processes

•    At least 10 years' senior leadership experience in finance and corporate services, ideally within a complex or NFP environment.

•    Proven experience managing technology and infrastructure, with the ability to make strategic decisions.

•    Strong governance, planning, problem-solving and change management skills.

•    Demonstrated ability to build and influence at the most senior levels.

•    Exceptional people leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

•    A current NSW Driver's Licence. 

•    Have the ability to obtain or currently hold a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

•    Have unlimited right to live and work in Australia

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