Positions

Reshape Finance, Systems & Performance at Scale

Board-Facing Role in Growing Multi-Entity Business

Transform Finance Operations

A defining CFO appointment for a leader who wants to shape performance, embed structure and leave a lasting mark on a growing and evolving business.  

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Gauvin Group is a privately owned, multi-entity business operating across Australia and New Zealand, with a diversified portfolio spanning owned brands including Haircare Group and evo, alongside a broader range of distribution and agency brand partnerships across international markets. With more than 30 legal entities, the Group operates a multi-channel organisation servicing wholesale, retail, B2B and B2C customers. The business is now entering a significant phase focused on strengthening financial performance, embedding new systems and driving greater alignment across an increasingly integrated operating model.  

Reporting to the Directors and Board, the Chief Financial Officer will operate as an enterprise leader and strategic partner, shaping decision-making and driving financial performance across the group. Leading a team of approximately 20 people, including 7 direct reports, the role requires a balance of strategy oversight and hands-on leadership. A key priority will be supporting a major ERP transformation, embedding a fully integrated NetSuite environment across finance and operations.  

In parallel, the CFO will strengthen financial governance, drive working capital performance and introduce greater rigour and accountability across the group. Operating at Board level within a family-owned governance environment, the CFO will act as a critical conduit between the Board and executive, providing clear, commercially grounded insight to support decision making. The position will also play an active role in supporting growth initiatives, including the evaluation of investment opportunities and M&A activity.

This is a true enterprise leadership role requiring a commercially astute and influential CFO who has operated at scale and delivered through change. CA/CPA qualified, you will bring experience from multi-entity, distribution or similarly complex environments, with a track record transforming finance operations. You are confident operating at Board level, able to influence stakeholders and bring clarity, structure and discipline to an evolving enterprise.

This is a defining CFO appointment for a leader who wants to shape performance, embed structure and leave a lasting mark on a growing and evolving business.  

Applications should be forwarded to the attention of Nicole Underwood in Word format. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Nikita Bheem on 0481 399 426.

Lead people strategy at a critical inflection point

Partner with the CEO & Executive team to shape culture & performance

Balance operational discipline with social purpose & system complexity

A high-impact executive leadership opportunity to partner with an engaged CEO and Executive team, influence at enterprise level and shape the capability and culture of an organisation delivering critical outcomes for the South Australian community.

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ReturnToWorkSA is a work injury insurer and regulator responsible for administering South Australia’s Return to Work Scheme. Their aim is to support workers and employers following workplace injury and to protect the integrity and sustainability of the scheme for the South Australian community. With a workforce of approximately 320 employees and a significant digital and operational transformation underway, the organisation is entering a critical phase focused on enterprise leadership, organisational alignment, capability uplift and long-term sustainability.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Leader, People, Capability and Culture is a pivotal organisation wide leadership role and a member of executive team with a clear purpose to strengthen organisational capability, align culture and lift performance across a complex and highly visible environment. This is not a steady-state HR leadership position - it is a mandate to shape and influence the organisation’s future direction.

Leading a team of approximately 23 with three direct reports, you will work in close partnership with the CEO and Executive to embed a cohesive and high-performing workforce. You will play a central role in driving leadership capability, aligning culture across a multi-disciplinary environment and ensuring the organisation is positioned to deliver on key priorities including digital transformation, claims agent procurement and a pending scheme review. Success in this role will require the ability to navigate complexity, balance competing stakeholder expectations and deliver outcomes with both pace and discipline.

You are an experienced and credible people and culture executive leader who has operated in complex, regulated or service-based environments where visibility, accountability and stakeholder management are critical. You bring strong organisational judgement, deep industrial relations capability and a track record of leading meaningful transformation and capability uplift. Importantly, you are comfortable operating in ambiguity, able to challenge constructively at executive and board level and capable of building trust, alignment and momentum across diverse stakeholder groups.

This is a high-impact executive leadership opportunity to partner with an engaged CEO and Executive team, influence at enterprise level and shape the capability and culture of an organisation delivering critical outcomes for the South Australian community.

Applications should be forwarded to the attention of Nicole Underwood in Word format. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Julie Bennett on 0431 742 034.

Lead ONRSR’s Analytics and Regulatory Intelligence Function

Transform Data into Actionable Insights

Build and Develop a High-Performing Team

Turn data into actionable insights that drive critical rail safety decisions and establish ONRSR as a trusted, intelligence-led regulator nationwide.

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The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) is a national regulator responsible for overseeing rail safety across Australia. With a workforce of around 200 employees and an annual operating budget of $48 million, ONRSR plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and integrity of the national rail network. Operating within a highly regulated and governance-driven environment, ONRSR is focused on strengthening internal capability and leveraging data, technology and insight to support its strategic priorities and future direction.

Reporting to the Director, Safety and Regulatory Insights, the Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics and Insights will lead the development of ONRSR’s analytics and regulatory intelligence capability, translating data into clear, actionable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. Leading a national team of 3 analysts, alongside a data scientist and business intelligence capability, you will drive a shift from descriptive reporting to insight-led decision support. This includes uplifting capability, embedding consistent processes and leveraging a new data platform to enable deeper analysis, trend identification and predictive thinking. You will work closely with operational leaders and stakeholders across the organisation to ensure analytics is integrated, relevant and impactful, while also navigating a team environment undergoing change and capability uplift.

You are a strategic and commercially minded analytics leader, with the ability to move beyond reporting and deliver meaningful insights that influence outcomes. You bring experience leading analytics transformation, building team capability and embedding modern practices in environments with evolving maturity. Technically, you are confident across tools such as Python, SQL and R and are comfortable engaging at both an executive and technical level. You are a strong communicator, able to translate complexity into clarity and have a proven ability to build trust, challenge thinking and position analytics as a valued business partner.

Shape and deliver ONRSR’s data into actionable insights that drive critical rail safety decisions and establish the organisation as a trusted, intelligence-led regulator nationwide.

Applications should be forwarded to the attention of Julie Bennett in Word format. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Julie on 0431 742 034.

Own ONRSR’s IT Strategy and Delivery

Build a High-Performing, Future-Ready Workforce

Shape Technology and Data for Impact

Shape and lead the IT function which underpins partnering with the Business to enable the achievement of ONRSR’s Strategic Direction.

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The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) is a national regulator responsible for overseeing rail safety across Australia. With a workforce of around 200 employees and an annual operating budget of $48 million, ONRSR plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and integrity of the national rail network. Operating within a regulatory and governance-driven environment, ONRSR is focused on strengthening internal capability and leveraging technology, data and insight to support its strategic priorities and future direction.

Reporting to the Executive Director Corporate Services, the Senior Manager, Technology Services will lead the end-to-end IT function, managing 6 direct reports and a broader Technology Services workforce of 12 employees at a pivotal stage of transformation. Following a recent review of structure and operating model, you will take ownership of rebuilding capability, embedding a cohesive and accountable culture and establishing a clear, fit-for-purpose operating model. A key priority will be implementing a hybrid approach that balances internal capability with external managed service providers, alongside strengthening vendor relationships and governance. With oversight across core platforms including Microsoft (Azure and SharePoint), enterprise systems and internally developed regulatory platforms, you will bring structure, clarity and discipline to the function while supporting the business to deliver key initiatives across regulatory systems, data management, analytics and future AI capability. 

You are an experienced IT leader with broad technical foundations and a track record of leading end-to-end functions within small to mid-sized organisations. You bring a pragmatic, hands-on approach and are comfortable operating in environments where structure, capability and culture need to be built rather than inherited. You have demonstrated experience leading through change, building and mentoring employees and establishing trust in complex environments. A strong governance and risk mindset, combined with the ability to partner effectively with the business and influence outcomes, will be critical, as will a leadership style that drives accountability, collaboration and sustained performance.

Shape and lead the IT function which underpins partnering with the Business to enable the achievement of ONRSR’s Strategic Direction. 

Applications should be forwarded to the attention of Julie Bennett in Word format. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Julie on 0431 742 034.

Lead the Creation of a Modern, Scalable Data Platform

Build and Develop a High-Performing Data Team

Deliver Insights That Enhance National Rail Safety

Shape and deliver ONRSR’s national data platform, modernise intelligence-led regulation and leave a legacy of high-quality, scalable data solutions that enhance rail safety across Australia.

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The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) is a national regulator responsible for overseeing rail safety across Australia. With a workforce of around 200 employees and an annual operating budget of $48 million, ONRSR plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and integrity of the national rail network. Operating within a highly regulated and governance-driven environment, ONRSR is focused on strengthening internal capability and leveraging data, technology and insight to support its strategic priorities and future direction.

Reporting to the Director, Safety and Regulatory Insights, the Senior Manager, Data Management and Platform will build and lead ONRSR’s data engineering and platform capability. This role is responsible for designing and delivering scalable data pipelines, establishing robust data architecture and embedding governance and quality standards across the organisation. Leading a team of six, you will uplift capability, introduce modern engineering practices and remove reliance on manual processes and single points of failure. Working closely with Business Technology Services (BTS) and other senior leaders, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the regulatory intelligence strategy, balancing foundational build with business-as-usual delivery in an environment undergoing significant change.

You are a proven leader in data transformation with experience building modern data platforms, embedding governance and uplifting capability in complex environments. Combining technical expertise with a strategic mindset, you translate business priorities into scalable solutions, lead teams through change and influence stakeholders to deliver lasting impact. Experience in regulated or government environments is advantageous, but your ability to lead with clarity, drive culture and deliver measurable outcomes is what matters most.

Shape and deliver ONRSR’s national data platform, modernise intelligence-led regulation and leave a legacy of high-quality, scalable data solutions that enhance rail safety across Australia.

Applications should be forwarded to the attention of Julie Bennett in Word format. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Julie on 0431 742 034.

Lead financial stewardship, performance and enterprise discipline

Support a major period of organisational change and growth

Join an Executive Team shaping the next chapter of Helping Hand

A chance to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation and shape its next phase of financial strength, service performance and strategic delivery.

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Helping Hand is one of South Australia’s leading profit-for-purpose aged care and community service providers, supporting older people to live their best lives through residential aged care, home care and retirement living. 

With a large and diverse service footprint across SA, significant workforce, substantial property interests and a clear strategic agenda, Helping Hand is entering an important phase focused on enhanced performance, disciplined execution and future service expansion.

Reporting to the CEO, the role oversees financial performance and governance across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, treasury, cashflow, investments, capital planning, insurance, procurement and business partnering.  The role is critical in establishing confidence at Board and Executive level through high quality financial stewardship, dynamic forecasting and reporting discipline, return on investment accountability, strong commercial insights and procurement oversight.

The CFO will play an important role in supporting strategic priorities including service improvement and efficiency, long-term capital planning, precinct and property development activity, organisational capability, sustainability and decision-making, and inorganic growth opportunities. The role will also lead the successful implementation of a contemporary finance system and associated change processes to improve financial integrity, transparency, efficiency and organisational performance.

We are seeking an experienced and highly credible executive who combines strategic capability with operational discipline. You will bring a strong track record in enterprise financial leadership, disciplined governance and sustainable business performance, together with the judgement and maturity to operate effectively in a complex, service based and multi stakeholder environment.

You will be a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, an enterprise leader and a valued, steady and constructive member of the Executive Team. You bring clarity, follow-through and sound judgement, building confidence and enabling strong organisational outcomes. You lift performance through others and strengthen organisational capability in a way that honours Helping Hand’s values, service ethos and caring culture.

Candidates will bring executive financial leadership expertise from a large, complex or regulated environment, with experience in health, aged care, community services, government, infrastructure or other similarly complex sectors.

This is a significant opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a respected purpose driven organisation while helping shape its next phase of financial strength, service performance and strategic delivery.

Applications should be forwarded to the attention of Julie Bennett in Word format. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Julie on 0431 742 034.

ASX-Listed Geospatial Technology Company

Lead the Operational Engine of a High-Growth Tech Business

Drive Automation, Scale and Global Expansion

A rare opportunity to join a growing ASX-listed technology company and play a central role in shaping the operational platform that will support its next phase of growth.

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Aerometrex is an ASX-listed geospatial technology company providing aerial imagery, LiDAR and 3D modelling data that helps organisations better understand and plan the world around them. With around 100 employees and revenue of approximately $24 million, the business has built a strong reputation for innovation through its flagship MetroMap platform and advanced spatial data solutions. Headquartered in Adelaide, Aerometrex serves customers across government, infrastructure, property, resources and utilities sectors. With recent strong financial performance and growing demand for high-quality spatial data, the company is entering a new phase of growth and transformation.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a newly created role responsible for leading the operational delivery and capability of the business. Overseeing production and technology, quality, safety and working closely with aviation, you will bring together multiple teams to strengthen performance and outcomes across data capture, production workflows, software infrastructure and publishing platforms. The COO will lead initiatives to automate and modernise legacy processes, streamline workflows and improve efficiency across the production pipeline, enabling the business to scale effectively as demand for spatial data continues to accelerate.

A commercially minded and technically credible leader, you bring proven experience leading complex operational environments where technology, production and data intersect. You may currently operate as a COO, General Manager or senior operational leader within a high-technology, SaaS, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defence or industrial automation context. You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on leadership style and have demonstrated success improving processes, implementing automation or digital transformation initiatives, and building high-performing cross-functional teams. Strong people leadership, executive communication skills and the ability to translate strategy into operational reality will be critical to success. Formal qualifications in business, technology, engineering or a related discipline are required, with an MBA highly regarded.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing ASX-listed technology company and play a central role in shaping the operational platform that will support its next phase of growth.

Applications should be forwarded to the attention of Julie Bennett in Word format.

Confidential enquiries are welcome to Nikita Bheem on 0481 399 426.

Drive Future Growth & Development

Stakeholder Engagement Focus

Innovative Leading Healthcare

Grow a successful, innovative healthcare business based in Victoria, leading all aspects of operations and driving long-term revenue growth.

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Keystone Healthcare are innovative leaders with an aim to provide proactive and complete patient care support, providing falls prevention and pressure care equipment and bariatric aids to Melbourne's largest hospitals and health-care providers. With over 20 years of combined healthcare experience and 400+ products currently offered, they believe in reliability, knowledgeable service and high-quality products and dedicated to providing medical equipment 365 days of the year.  They understand that facility’s needs may vary, and it is their priority to help each organisation offer each patient the care they need.

They are now seeking a General Manager to lead the business into its next phase of growth. Reporting to and working closely with the Board of Directors, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the profitability, growth and sustainability of the organisation.  Developing the overall business strategy and vision, you will drive and empower the existing team to deliver the day-to-day operations, develop services and manage projects to ensure a suitable business model. You will identify ways to expand existing services and continue to build on the positive partnerships already in place. Inspiring a sense of purpose, you will lead and direct all aspects of operational and financial management, strategic planning and ensure governance practices and policies are aligned to the strategic direction. This is a hands-on, commercially-focused role centred on winning contracts, growing revenue, strengthening relationships and scaling operations.

This role requires an engaging and innovative leader, with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build partnerships that are both commercially viable and value-adding. The ability to think strategically, with strong planning and analytical skills, you will manage relationships through a lens for business growth. Proven experience leading teams and managing Board expectations and governance, you will have a proven track record of successful leadership and proven experience in tendering and panel processes in small to medium-size businesses in the healthcare industry. You will be a strong people and culture leader, inspiring your team while managing operational, financial and strategic priorities.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in growing a successful, innovative healthcare business, leading all aspects of operations and driving long-term revenue growth.

Applications should be forwarded to the attention of Julie Bennett in Word format. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Julie on 0431 742 034.

Make the Move to Executive Search

Build Trusted Advisor Relationships with Adelaide's Leading Corporates

Attractive Remuneration & Benefits

A client facing advisory role, this is an opportunity to build your consulting career and corporate profile in the South Australian market.

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Underwood Executive is an award-winning executive search firm and is the only South Australian owned consultancy to be accredited with the AESC (Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants). A ‘relationship first’ philosophy and dedication to building ongoing relationships with clients and candidates, we are Adelaide’s go to search firm to source C-suite and leadership roles across a broad range of industry sectors. 

Working in partnership with CEO’s, Directors and executive leadership teams, you will be responsible for scoping new projects, taking assignment briefs, providing strategic talent solutions and recruiting executive level talent. You will be responsible for sourcing executive leadership positions and niche roles, providing you exposure to a range of disciplines and industries, including energy, mining, infrastructure, consumer, defence, space, wine and government; enabling you to develop strong corporate knowledge and relationships. Your project delivery skills will involve interviewing, assessing and providing recommendations on talent suitability and fit for executive positions.

A natural influencer, you will have a strong intuition with the ability to read people and the confidence to make decisions and provide assessments and recommendations. A strong corporate networker with exposure to a range of industries and experiences, we are seeking an experienced professional in management consulting, HR or talent acquisition, who has the knowledge to source and recruit across a range of generalist executive roles. Your ability to develop client relationships, grow networks and assist in identifying and converting opportunities is essential, as is your understanding and passion for a career in consulting. An outcome focused high achiever; you will need to demonstrate your entrepreneurial spirit, an appetite for success and the ability to make sound decisions.

Join our professional consulting team, where you will be given the autonomy, processes and systems to run your own projects. A niche owner-led business means you will have high exposure, significant responsibility and the autonomy to build your career. You will be rewarded with flexibility, competitive remuneration and incentives and exposure to Adelaide’s leading businesses.

Applications should be forwarded to the attention of Nicole Underwood in Word format. Confidential enquiries are welcome on (08) 8214 8020

Build Relationships with A-Class Executives

Build Talent Pipelines & Business Intelligence

Candidate Sourcing & Assessment Focus

Take your career to the next level with Adelaide's premier Executive Search firm. Mentoring, growth and access to high profile candidates and clients

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Underwood Executive is an exclusive executive search and talent management consultancy specialising in sourcing C-suite, leadership and niche positions. As Adelaide's leading search firm, we have a rigorous methodology that works across a range industries, sectors, and positions. Internally, our culture is based on high performance, where we value individuals who have a strong achievement drive, are naturally curious and optimistic and thrive on continual feedback and improvement.

We have a unique opportunity for a Recruitment Consultant with existing market and industry knowledge and the desire to work at an executive level. As a Consultant you will play a fundamental role in establishing a strong foundation and planning recruitment strategies for executive search processes based on the required outcomes of clients.  Using your industry knowledge and learning search platforms, you will identify target companies and qualified candidates for our vacancies. This will involve company and candidate research, developing insights and verifying information to provide a list of ready and valuable candidates for the senior consulting team. Other responsibilities will include writing advertisements, phone screening, candidate assessment, building talent pools and developing relationships with candidates.

You will be a naturally confident person, with a people centric approach, superior communication skills, a natural organiser and high level of attention to detail. Analytical by nature, you will have experience in commerce, with a strong interest in people, consulting and talent acquisition.We offer personalised onboarding with well-developed processes and frameworks to set you up for success. You will be mentored by a team of executive search professionals offering the opportunity to develop your executive candidate and client interaction skills, build a vast corporate network and develop your personal brand.  

Applications should be forwarded to the attention of Nicole Underwood in Word format. Confidential enquiries are welcome on 8214 8020.