Positions

/ Lead a Community Aged Care Portfolio

/ Shape Service Growth, Reform and Innovation

/ Balance Purpose, Performance and Commercial Discipline

A significant opportunity to shape one of South Australia’s most respected community aged care portfolios, building on strong foundations while influencing the future direction, performance and impact of Alwyndor.

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Alwyndor is a respected South Australian aged care organisation supporting older people across Adelaide’s southern metropolitan communities to live healthy, engaged and fulfilling lives. Delivering residential care, support at home, therapy and wellness, clinical services and community programs, Alwyndor combines significant capability and resources with agility, accessibility and community connection of a focused local organisation. With a warm, values-led culture, strong employee engagement and a reputation for quality care, Alwyndor is well positioned for its next phase of growth.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and joining the Executive Team, the Executive Manager, Community Connections will lead a portfolio generating approximately $40 million in annual revenue. With responsibility for a large, multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed workforce, the role oversees support at home, therapy and wellness, community nursing, social support and transition care services. Key priorities include the ongoing implementation of the new support at home model, strengthening operational consistency and workforce capacity, growing differentiated therapy, wellness and clinical services and introducing contemporary technology and service models that improve both client outcomes and commercial sustainability.

We are seeking an accomplished executive or senior leader who combines commercial judgement, operational credibility and a genuine commitment to aged care. You will bring experience leading a substantial service portfolio preferably within aged care, community care, health, disability or a similarly complex human services environment, together with a strong understanding of the aged care reform agenda and support at home requirements. Proven success leading growth, change and dispersed workforces will be important, as will the ability to use financial and operational insights to improve performance. Visible, resilient and collaborative, you balance empathy with accountability and can bring people with you through sustained sector, workforce and technology change. You will also bring relevant tertiary qualifications or an equivalent depth of executive leadership experience.

This is a significant opportunity to shape one of South Australia’s most respected community aged care portfolios, building on strong foundations while influencing the future direction, performance and impact of Alwyndor.

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

/ Shape the Future of Data, AI & Commercial Innovation

/ Newly Created Executive Leadership Role

/ Drive Enterprise-Wide Data Governance, Commercialisation & AI Adoption

A rare opportunity with significant scope to define the function and shape how data and AI create value across a tech focused organisation.

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Land Services SA, together with Land Services WA, forms a leading property services group providing property information, valuation, technology and transaction services across multiple jurisdictions. Employing more than 250 people across South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and New South Wales, the Group delivers trusted solutions to government, financial and insurance institutions, legal professionals and the real estate sector. Recent acquisitions have further strengthened the Group's technology consulting, application development and managed services capability.

Reporting to the CEO and joining the Executive Leadership Team, the Group Chief Data Officer is a newly created role established to lead the organisation’s enterprise-wide data and AI agenda. Holding accountability for data governance, analytics, data platforms, AI strategy and data commercialisation, you will evolve the Group’s data and AI strategy while fostering a data-driven culture across the organisation. A key initial priority will be leading responsible AI adoption, establishing governance frameworks, standards and guardrails that balance innovation with risk management. Working closely with the Chief Information Officer and Chief Product Officer, this role sits at the intersection of technology, commercialisation and enterprise transformation, helping shape how data and AI drive growth, productivity, customer outcomes and future revenue opportunities, while identifying new ways to commercialise data assets and create value across the business.

A commercially astute and influential executive, you will bring deep expertise in enterprise data leadership, governance, analytics and AI. You will have a proven track record leading large-scale data functions, driving enterprise-wide transformation and unlocking measurable business value through data and technology. Experience commercialising data assets, building executive and Board confidence and navigating complex stakeholder environments will be highly regarded. Equally important is your ability to balance strategic vision with operational delivery, translate complex concepts into practical outcomes and build high-performing teams. You are a collaborative leader with strong commercial judgement and intellectual credibility, with the confidence to champion innovation and growth opportunities while maintaining disciplined governance and risk management. 

This is a rare opportunity with significant scope to define the function and shape how data and AI create value across a tech focused organisation.

Applications should be forwarded to the attention of Nikita Bheem in Word format. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Nikita Bheem on 08 8214 8020.

/ Lead People Strategy Across a Growing Private Equity-Backed Business

/ Shape Culture, Leadership Capability & Organisational Performance

/ Build the Function for the Next Phase of Growth

An outstanding opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a central role in shaping its culture, leadership capability and long-term success. 

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Bravas is a leading premium funding business operating across Australia and New Zealand through its portfolio of specialist financial services brands. Backed by Pemba Capital Partners, the organisation has recently completed a significant acquisition, bringing together multiple businesses under a unified group structure. With approximately 130 employees across Australia and New Zealand, Bravas is now entering its next phase of growth, focused on strengthening organisational capability, embedding a cohesive culture and creating a scalable platform to support continued expansion and future acquisitions.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Head of People & Culture will lead the organisation's people strategy and provide trusted advice to the Executive Leadership Team across all aspects of workforce performance, organisational capability and culture. Leading a small team spanning People & Culture, Payroll and Workplace Services, you will play a pivotal role in building leadership capability, strengthening organisational effectiveness and embedding consistent people practices across the business. Working within a fast-paced, commercially focused private equity environment, you will influence executive decision-making while balancing strategic initiatives with operational leadership across employee relations, workforce planning, remuneration, governance and organisational development. This is a genuine opportunity to shape and mature the function, enabling leaders to confidently lead their teams while positioning the business for its next stage of growth.

You are an experienced and commercially minded People & Culture leader with a strong generalist background and the confidence to operate autonomously within a growing organisation. Comfortable partnering with executives and coaching leaders, you bring well-developed employee and industrial relations expertise, sound organisational judgement and experience building high-performing teams and contemporary people practices. You thrive in environments where growth, change and continuous improvement are constant, combining strategic thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on approach that delivers practical outcomes. Exposure to private equity or acquisitive businesses will be well regarded, although candidates from other dynamic and commercially focused organisations are encouraged to apply.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a central role in shaping its culture, leadership capability and long-term success. 

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

/ Lead Partnerships for an Iconic Australian Business

/ Drive Commercial Strategy and Influence Growth

/ Adelaide-Based Opportunity with National Impact

A rare opportunity to step beyond traditional account management and play a central role in shaping commercial strategy within a nationally recognised organisation.

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Bickford’s Group has been part of Australian households for more than 150 years, building a portfolio of recognised and market-leading brands across cordials, juices, syrups, beverages and liquor. Privately owned and proudly South Australian, the business combines national scale with the agility and pace of an entrepreneurial organisation. With operations spanning approximately 39 countries and ambitious growth plans across the non-liquor portfolio, Bickford’s is continuing to evolve its commercial capability, investing in sharper insights, stronger strategic alignment and more sophisticated customer engagement across major retail channels.

Reporting to the Head of National Accounts, this is a career-defining opportunity to step into one of the organisation’s most influential commercial roles. Leading key partnerships across Coles and Woolworths, you will operate well beyond traditional account management, shaping customer strategy, influencing internal commercial direction and driving profitable growth across nationally recognised brands. You will navigate complex retailer negotiations, develop long-term joint business plans and uncover opportunities that extend beyond standard promotional cycles. Working closely with leadership, supply chain and operations, you will bring a commercially disciplined and insight-led approach that balances customer outcomes with broader business performance.

An ambitious and commercially astute FMCG professional, you thrive in fast-paced and high-accountability environments. You may currently be operating within a large beverage, liquor or consumer business and looking for the opportunity to broaden your influence beyond the confines of a highly layered corporate structure. You are analytically sharp, confident in negotiation environments and capable of building strong relationships without losing commercial perspective. Most importantly, you bring curiosity, resilience and the confidence to challenge constructively when required. This is an opportunity to join a business where decisions move quickly, leadership is accessible and high-performing individuals are given the autonomy and visibility to genuinely shape outcomes.

This is a rare opportunity to step beyond traditional account management and play a central role in shaping commercial strategy within a nationally recognised organisation.

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

/ Executive Leadership Opportunity

/ Lead Finance, Payroll & Enterprise Transformation

/ $100M National Organisation with Purpose

A rare opportunity to join a purpose-driven national organisation at a pivotal stage of its evolution where you will help shape the future direction of an organisation making a genuine difference where it matters most.

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Workskil Australia is Australia's largest not-for-profit employment services provider, supporting individuals, families and communities across South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. With more than 900 employees operating from 69 locations nationally, Workskil delivers employment, youth, community, justice and housing programs that create meaningful and lasting outcomes across Australia. As the organisation continues to evolve and diversify, this is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected South Australian headquartered organisation with annual revenue approaching $100 million, strong governance foundations and a clear growth agenda. The Chief Financial Officer will play a critical role in shaping Workskil's future, supporting organisational growth, driving transformation and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Financial Officer will provide strategic leadership across finance, payroll, governance, risk and organisational performance. Leading a team of approximately 20 finance and payroll professionals, you will ensure strong financial stewardship while acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Executive Team and Board.

This is far more than a traditional finance leadership role. You will lead significant enterprise-wide initiatives including the implementation of a new Dayforce HRIS and payroll platform, ongoing finance systems modernisation and the advancement of automation, reporting and AI-enabled solutions. Working closely with the Board and Audit & Risk Committee, you will provide commercial insight, influence strategic decision-making and help build the organisational capability required for the next phase of growth and impact.

You are a strategic and influential finance leader who combines strong commercial acumen with exceptional leadership capability. Comfortable operating at Executive and Board level, you bring the credibility to challenge thinking, drive organisational improvement and provide trusted advice in complex environments. You may already be operating as a Chief Financial Officer or be an accomplished senior finance executive ready to step into a broader enterprise leadership role.

Your background may have been developed within a large commercial organisation, listed company, professional services firm or other complex environment, with Big Four training and qualifications viewed favourably. You will bring strong financial leadership, strategic thinking and executive presence, together with experience leading transformation, business improvement initiatives and sizeable multi-site finance operations.

This is a rare opportunity to join a purpose-driven national organisation at a pivotal stage of its evolution where you will help shape the future direction of an organisation making a genuine difference where it matters most.

Applications should be forwarded to the attention of Julie Bennett in Word format. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Julie on 08 8214 8020

/ Operate as a trusted adviser to CEOs and Boards

/ Lead financial transformation, performance and enterprise discipline

/ Shape strategy, commercial outcomes and sustainable growth

Invitation for high-calibre CFOs to establish a confidential relationship with our executive search team and be considered for relevant future appointments.

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Exceptional Chief Financial Officers contribute well beyond the traditional finance function. They bring clarity to complexity, strengthen organisational performance and enable Boards and Executive Teams to make confident, commercially informed decisions.

We are continuing to build relationships with accomplished CFOs and senior finance executives who have operated at enterprise level within large, complex or evolving organisations. Our clients span private, listed, government, not-for-profit and purpose-led environments and regularly seek financial leaders who can support periods of transformation, growth, operational improvement or renewed financial discipline.

The CFOs we work with are strategic business leaders and trusted advisers to CEOs and Boards. They combine strong financial stewardship with commercial judgement, organisational awareness and the ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes. Their remit may extend across financial performance, governance, forecasting, treasury, cashflow, capital planning, investment, procurement, risk, systems transformation and enterprise-wide business partnering.

We are particularly interested in connecting with executives who have led through significant change. You may have strengthened financial governance and reporting, improved working capital and cashflow, restored organisational performance, delivered a financial or operational turnaround, implemented contemporary finance systems, supported major capital programs or advised on investment, growth and acquisition opportunities.

You will bring the credibility and maturity to operate confidently at Board and Executive level, challenge constructively and provide clear, commercially grounded advice. Equally important will be your ability to lead through others, build capable finance teams and embed greater accountability, transparency and performance across an organisation.

Candidates are likely to bring executive financial leadership experience from a large, multi-entity, regulated or service-based environment. Experience across sectors such as health, aged care, community services, government, infrastructure, property, professional services, distribution, technology or other complex operating environments will be highly regarded.

This is not an advertisement for a current vacancy. It is an invitation for high-calibre CFOs to establish a confidential relationship with our executive search team and be considered for relevant future appointments.

To introduce yourself, please forward your CV in Word format to the attention of Nikita Bheem. Confidential enquiries are welcome on (08) 8214 8020.

/ Lead Significant Executive and Leadership Appointments

/ Advise Boards, CEOs and Executive Leadership Teams

/ Join a Highly Regarded, Relationship-Led Consulting Firm

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious firm where quality, relationships and reputation matter. You will be rewarded with attractive remuneration, performance incentives, flexibility and the opportunity to build a significant long-term career in executive search.

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Underwood Executive is a specialist executive search and leadership advisory firm with an established reputation for appointing CEOs, C-suite executives and senior leaders across South Australia. Our success has been built on deep market knowledge, rigorous search and, most importantly, trusted relationships with clients and candidates developed over many years.

We are seeking an experienced executive search consultant or senior talent acquisition professional to join our consulting team and take ownership of a diverse portfolio of executive appointments.

Working in partnership with Boards, CEOs, Directors and executive leadership teams, you will lead assignments from the initial client discussion through to appointment. You will take the time to understand each organisation, its strategy, culture and leadership requirements, shaping an approach that reflects both the immediate brief and the broader context in which the executive will operate.

This is a hands-on consulting role requiring strong judgement, disciplined project delivery and the confidence to provide clear advice. You will lead client briefings, guide research and market-mapping activity, engage senior executives, assess leadership capability and present considered recommendations. Throughout each assignment, you will manage relationships with professionalism, care and discretion, ensuring clients and candidates feel well informed and respected.

You may already be working within executive search, leading complex assignments and advising senior clients. Alternatively, you may be an accomplished internal talent acquisition professional with experience managing executive and critical leadership appointments within a complex corporate environment. In either case, you will understand how to identify and engage senior people who are rarely active in the market, navigate sensitive appointments and assess capability beyond the résumé.

For someone moving from internal talent acquisition, this opportunity offers the chance to apply your executive recruitment experience across a broader range of organisations, industries and leadership challenges. You will need to enjoy building new relationships, adapting quickly to different organisational contexts and taking a visible, advisory role with clients.

You will bring credibility, commercial judgement and a strong understanding of contemporary search and talent acquisition practices. Equally important will be your curiosity, ability to read people and confidence forming and communicating a considered view. You will value long-term relationships and understand that successful search is not simply about filling a vacancy, but achieving the right leadership outcome for the organisation. 

At Underwood Executive, you will have the autonomy to lead your own assignments while being supported by an experienced consulting and research team, established systems and a disciplined search process. As a specialist, owner-led firm, we offer direct access to decision-making, meaningful involvement in the business and the opportunity to work closely with some of South Australia’s most respected organisations and leaders.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious firm where quality, relationships and reputation matter. You will be rewarded with attractive remuneration, performance incentives, flexibility and the opportunity to build a significant long-term career in executive search.

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