- Career-defining leadership opportunity with purpose, scale and statewide impact
- Strategic oversight of finance, procurement, facilities, fleet and equipment
- Join a purpose-driven organisation protecting Victoria’s most iconic natural landscapes
From the Alps to Gariwerd, Wilsons Promontory to St Kilda Pier, Parks Victoria manages some of the most spectacular parts of the state on behalf of all Victorians. Responsible for over 4 million hectares of parks and reserves, local ports and waterways that together attract more than 100 million visits annually, the organisation plays a vital role in enabling people to enjoy Victoria’s great outdoors, while protecting our natural environment and cultural heritage, the things that make these places so special.
Parks Victoria is a statutory authority of the Victorian Government, and works in close partnership with Traditional Owners, communities, user groups and others to deliver positive outcomes for people, the environment and vibrant local economies. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a values-led organisation with a vital purpose, a proud legacy and a future of transformation.
Reporting to the Executive Director Corporate Services and working closely with the CEO, Board and Executive, the Director, Finance and Business Services leads finance and budget management, procurement, and facilities, fleet and equipment. This role will drive strategy, performance and risk management across critical corporate services, while ensuring compliance with financial legislation and building trusted relationships with key stakeholders. The role supports major reforms across budgeting, procurement and contract management, as well as the implementation of organisational financial strategies and operational support for depot facilities, equipment and infrastructure essential for Parks Victoria’s staff to undertake their work across the state.
To be successful in this role you will be a seasoned strategic executive with experience leading high-performing teams in complex, values-based environments. You have a proven track record leading, empowering multi- disciplinary teams during times of change and transformation, with strong commercial acumen. You will bring strong expertise in public sector corporate services and are known for sound judgement, integrity and a solutions-oriented mindset. You will be a strategic thinker and effective communicator, with a proven ability to influence at executive and Board levels, and lead reform agendas that drive both compliance and innovation. With strong stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative, empowering leadership style, you will play a critical role in building capability, driving value and delivering impact across the state.
This role is suited to a strategic leader who thrives in transformation and is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to an organisation with a meaningful purpose, bold ambitions and a high impact reform agenda. This is a career-defining leadership role with exceptional breadth, visibility and impact.
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To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Natasha Diamond on 0412 822 348.
Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
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Applications close on Monday 28 th July at 5pm.
