Head of Corporate Services

The OrganisationHavelock Housing has been operating for over 70 years and now provides safe and secure housing to over 450 people from disadvantaged and vulnerable groups in the Canberra area.  They are the largest provider of Disability Housing in the ACT, operating essential 24 hour care packages to enable independent living and housing choices to people living with disability.  Their portfolio of properties includes the heritage listed Havelock House. which is now home to 100 people at any one time, and is of huge cultural importance to the area.  Demand for Havelock's services is huge, with supply unable to keep up with demand.  The Havelock board has established a growth strategy to address this issue, with organic growth through development and program expansion identified for the coming years.  A leadership team has been designed to match the needs of a growing organisation, with three new roles identified:Head of Corporate ServicesHead of Tenancy and CommunitiesHead of Property and Assets This is a rare opportunity to join a newly created leadership team, to make your mark upon the future of a growing and ambitious provider of essential services to those who need it most.  The RoleThe Head of Corporate Services is responsible for the implementation of best practice systems within the following business portfolios, in order to ensure business sustainability and safe delivery of services:FinanceCorporate GovernanceRisk & ComplianceICTHRThere will be four direct reports initially, with team expansion planned in line with organic, organisational growth.  The Ideal CandidateAn experience corporate services leader is sought, with demonstrated senior level management experience in financial management, risk, HR, compliance and quality.  You must be a Chartered Accountant or CPA, with experience as a Company Secretary desirable but not essential.  Experience within the NFP sector is desirable, but genuine dedication to drive for change and deliver outcomes to those in need is essential.  Essential Criteria In addition, the following essential criteria applies:ACT Working with Children CheckAustralia Federal Police Check ACT drivers licenceFully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medically exempt)HHA is committed to celebrating and promoting diversity and providing an inclusive work environment for all employees.  We are committed to creating a working environment that is fair and flexible, promotes personal and professional growth, and benefits from the capabilities of its diverse workforce. Through our recruitment and selection processes, we seek to ensure that our workforce is representative of the communities that we serve.  We encourage applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants regardless of gender, age, culture, class, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion.Please refer to the attached position description for full details of the role's requirement and selection criteria.  If the PD is not available on this job board that you are viewing this on, please navigate to http://jobs.bloomhr.com.au/ and the individual job advertisement where it can be downloaded.   Position Description AUD Australia - ACT ACT Canberra 2902