Executive Director Business Services, Newcastle Anglican

Before applying, please contact Tori Best to obtain further information about the role.

• Strategic influence and organisational impact
• Leadership across property, ICT, and business operations
• Purpose, innovation, and community legacy

About Newcastle Anglican

Newcastle Anglican, formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, is a leading faith-based organisation serving communities across the Hunter, Mid North Coast, and Central Coast regions of New South Wales. With a rich history spanning over 175 years, the Diocese is committed to enabling people to flourish through compassionate service, inclusive ministry, and values-driven leadership.

The organisation encompasses aged care (Anglican Care), social justice services (Samaritans), and education through four schools and two preschools. Guided by the way of Jesus and the Five Marks of Mission, Newcastle Anglican promotes integrity, justice, compassion, faith, courage, and wisdom in all its endeavours.

Newcastle Anglican is deeply committed to reconciliation, safeguarding, and community empowerment. It strives to create safe, respectful environments where individuals are supported to live their best lives. As one of 23 dioceses in the Anglican Church of Australia, it plays a vital role in shaping spiritual, social, and educational outcomes across the region.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director Business Services plays a pivotal role in leading high-performing teams across asset management, ICT, and business operations. The role is responsible for developing and executing a commercially focused asset strategy to optimise the Diocese's property portfolio, while aligning digital and ICT capabilities with strategic goals to drive innovation, security, and user experience.

A key focus of the position is to champion a culture of continuous improvement, commercial acumen, and cross-functional collaboration. The Executive Director will deliver integrated operational, asset, and ICT strategies that enhance service delivery and resource utilisation, oversee the full lifecycle management of property assets including acquisition, maintenance, and divestment, and lead the development of a Diocese-wide property register and asset management framework.

Additionally, the role ensures ICT systems are scalable, secure, and support flexible, data-driven operations, manages vendor relationships, and oversees robust risk and cyber security frameworks, including business continuity and disaster recovery planning across all entities.

Who we're looking for

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader who thrives in a purpose-driven environment and is inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You will bring significant experience in senior leadership roles in asset management, property, or business services, supported by tertiary qualifications in property, asset, or facilities management. You have a proven ability to lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and deliver operational excellence with strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience in ICT strategy, systems implementation, and vendor management is essential, along with a commitment to Newcastle Anglican's mission and values. Beyond technical expertise, you embody qualities that see accountability for outcomes, adaptability under pressure, and a focus on safety and safeguarding. You communicate clearly and calmly, build capability in others, and represent the organisation with credibility and integrity.

Additional requirements include a current Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and a valid driver's licence.

How to apply

Fish Nankivell is managing the recruitment process for this critical leadership role. To receive a candidate brief, or to arrange a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Tori Best, Managing Partner at Fish Nankivell, on To formally apply, please submit your CV, and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to

The closing date for applications is 21 November 2025. A concurrent search is being conducted via other platforms and through Fish Nankivell's extensive networks.