A rare opportunity for a commercially minded leader to combine business operations, revenue growth, partnerships, stakeholder engagement and strategic leadership in a CEO-facing role within the community services sectorin Crows Nest, Sydney. My NFP client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded leader to join the executive team as their new Head of Business & External Relations. Reporting directly to the CEO, this newly created role offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership, business growth, partnerships and operational oversight while helping deliver services that improve the lives of older people and people with disability across Northern Sydney

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

- Partner directly with the CEO and play a key role in shaping organisational strategy, growth and sustainability
- Drive new revenue streams through partnerships, grants, sponsorship and commercial opportunities
- Join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine difference to communities across Northern Sydney

About the Role:

This is a broad and influential leadership position combining business operations, corporate services and external relations. You will work closely with the CEO to strengthen organisational performance while identifying and delivering growth opportunities.

- Developing and growing commercial, partnership and funding opportunities
- Building relationships with councils, health providers, aged care providers, community organisations and key stakeholders
- Supporting strategic planning, board reporting and organisational initiatives
- Overseeing business services functions including people, governance,



facilities and operational processes
- Supporting funding compliance, government reporting and organisational risk management
- Driving continuous improvement and contributing to a robust organisational culture

About You:

You are a strategic and commercially astute leader who enjoys working across a broad portfolio and building strong stakeholder relationships.

- Senior leadership experience across business operations, corporate services, business management or external relations
- Demonstrated success in business development, partnerships, revenue growth or funding acquisition
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Experience preparing executive reports, grant submissions, business cases or board papers
- People leadership experience, including recruitment, coaching and performance management
- A collaborative leadership style and the confidence to operate as a trusted advisor to the CEO

Desirable:

Experience within community services, aged care, disability, health, local government or not-for-profit environments will be highly regarded

Our Commitment to Reconciliation

abrs acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land. We are committed to working respectfully and in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, guided by the principles of self-determination. We support the rights of children to remain connected to family, culture, and Country.

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