Executive Director – Business Services and Sustainability Jesuit Social Services Richmond, VIC, AU
About the organisation
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.
We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.
Since ****, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
What Jesuit Social Services can offer you
An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
A welcoming and supportive relational workplace
A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
Ongoing training and development related to your role
Employee assistance program
A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
Generous leave
For nearly 50 years, Jesuit Social Services has stood in solidarity with people and communities where the need is greatest. This includes those impacted by social, economic and ecological injustices. We understand the interconnectedness of all life and that we are all held and sustained in a web of relationships – across people, place and planet.
In our work we see first hand the impacts of persistent and entrenched disadvantage; the isolation and exclusion of vulnerable people and groups; unacceptable levels of homelessness, mental illness, and imprisonment; and disengagement from education and employment. All of this is compounded by the disproportionate impacts of environmental degradation and climate change on those most in need. This compels us to seek out new ways of thinking and operating – our business is to find solutions.
The Executive Director – Business Services and Sustainability is a key organisational leader responsible for ensuring Jesuit Social Services' people, finances, infrastructure, systems and processes support the delivery of our vision and purpose now and into the future.
We are seeking a strategic, values-led and commercially astute executive who can lead People and Culture, Finance, ICT, Property and Operations, Governance, Quality, Risk and Compliance functions, while driving the transformation of systems and processes that support high quality work across the organisation.
As a member of the Jesuit Social Services Executive Team, you will model and uphold our organisational values of being welcoming, discerning and courageous. Working closely with the CEO, COO and Executive colleagues, you will provide strategic leadership across our business services, strengthening financial sustainability, workforce engagement, operational systems and ecological justice.
Attractive salary and salary packaging is offered together with ongoing professional and career development. This is a full-time position based in Melbourne, with a presence required at Richmond and other Jesuit Social Services locations as needed.
About the program
The Business Services and Sustainability division provides the organisational infrastructure, systems and stewardship needed to support Jesuit Social Services' work to build a just society. Key focus areas include:
People and Culture, including workforce planning, recruitment, induction, development, volunteering,



staff wellbeing, cultural safety, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Finance and payroll, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, controls and long-term financial sustainability.
ICT and operations including AI strategy, cybersecurity, property, operations, records, archives, OH&S; and business process improvement.
Governance, quality, risk management, assurance, compliance, privacy, child safety and continuous improvement functions.
Embedding ecological justice and environmental sustainability considerations across business processes, decision-making and organisational operations.
What we are seeking
This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, business management, economics, human resources or a related discipline. Skilled qualifications such as CPA, CFA or CMA will be considered favourably.
Significant senior leadership experience across business strategy, people and culture, finance, organisational transformation and corporate services, with experience in the not-for-profit sector highly regarded.
Demonstrated commercial acumen, problem‐solving capability and experience leading transformation initiatives that strengthen organisational sustainability, efficiency and impact.
Strong understanding of risk management, governance, quality, compliance, financial stewardship and systems improvement in a complex organisation.
Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead senior teams, collaborate across the organisation, communicate complex information clearly and provide leadership consistent with Jesuit Social Services' identity, ethos and values.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
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📌 Executive Director – Business Services And Sustainability (Melbourne)
🏢 Jesuit Social Services
📍 Melbourne