Head of Corporate Services

ROLE STATEMENT 

Position Title: Head of Corporate Services

Department: Corporate Services

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Direct Reports: 2

Contract term: Full Time, ongoing

Remuneration: competitive salary in line with the current market rates

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION  

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Corporate Services will be an experienced senior manager creating and implementing the strategies that govern day-to-day operational activities of the Biennale. This involves overseeing finance, human resources, IT, risk, legal and compliance functions.

Two staff report directly to this position – a Finance Manager and an Office Manager.

For additional information about the role’s responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the Biennale of Sydney website.

 

APPLYING FOR THE ROLE 

Applicants to mark subject line in email as ‘Confidential’ and address the selection criteria must be received by 5pm on Wednesday, 11 December 2024.

Your application must include the following:

• a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria;

• a current CV; and
• the names and daytime contacts of at least two (2) professional referees.

Email to: [email protected]

Subject line: Application | Head of Corporate Services

Only applications sent to the above employment@ email address will be considered. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA 

Based on an application addressing the Essential Criteria, Curriculum Vitae and, for selected candidates, an interview and references, the Biennale of Sydney needs to be satisfied that the applicant meets the following criteria:

Essential Criteria:

• Accounting Accreditation & qualified membership of a professional accounting body

• At least 10 years relevant professional experience, including at least three years recent experience with a high performing corporate services team.

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and manage complex financial matters.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively engage with stakeholders, partners, and the internal team.

• Familiarity with not-for-profit statutory obligations, Governance principles and regulations

• Excellent computer literacy – including knowledge of Microsoft based applications, Customer Relationship Management databases HR and financial tools.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of the art sector.

• A keen interest in, and commitment to, the work of Biennale of Sydney and knowledge and understanding of the arts markets.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Advise and support the CEO in the developing business plans, strategies and policies

• Lead the delivery of efficient, high quality corporate services, driving operational excellence and supporting the organisation’s commitment to financial strength, robust governance, and the highest standards of organisational integrity

• Implement organisational strategies, policies and procedures to improve both day to day management of the company and delivery of organisational KPIs

• Consult and collaborate effectively with other Heads of Department, leading the finance, HR, IT and admin of the organisation with an informed understanding of the strengths and challenges of each department

• Provide analysis and recommendations on key financial and system issues as requested by the CEO and the Board of Directors

• Represent the Biennale in negotiations with suppliers and third parties that relate to the Corporate Services of the organisation